Loyds Pond Dam dam
Loyds Pond Dam
Loyds Pond Dam, also known as Loyd's INC Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Pickens, South Carolina. Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 12 acres and a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Standing at a height of 41 feet and stretching 466 feet in length, Loyds Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Loyds Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam impounds water from the TR-HAMILTON CREEK, providing a serene setting for recreational activities in the surrounding area. Despite its high hazard potential, Loyds Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
With its picturesque location and essential role in providing recreational opportunities, Loyds Pond Dam stands as a notable landmark in the water resource management landscape of South Carolina. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and safety of dams like Loyds Pond remain crucial for both environmental protection and public safety. Through effective regulation, inspection, and enforcement, Loyds Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Loyds Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 38 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 4 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loyds Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Fall Creek Landing
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Table Rock State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Mile Creek County Park
- Cantrell Campsite
- Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Track Loyds Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loyds Pond Dam
Where does the data for Loyds Pond Dam 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Loyds Pond Dam.