Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 9 Dam
Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 9
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9, located in Pickens, South Carolina, was completed in 1978 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This Earth dam stands at a height of 66 feet and spans 800 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 322 acre-feet. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are monitored effectively.
The dam, situated on the TR-Oolenoy River, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a spillway type designated as "Uncontrolled" and unlisted foundations, the structure serves as a vital resource for both the local government and private entities. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness remain unspecified, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the community in case of emergencies.
As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly vulnerable, the significance of structures like Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 becomes more pronounced. With its strategic design and operational framework, the dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Moving forward, ongoing collaboration between stakeholders and regulatory agencies will be essential to ensure the dam's continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 4 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 193 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 19 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 33 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 161 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 78 cfs | → |
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About Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 9
Where does the data for Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 9 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.