Philpat Pond Dam dam
Philpat Pond Dam
Philpat Pond Dam, located in Pickens, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for potential maintenance and upgrades to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The last inspection of Philpat Pond Dam took place in June 2017, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years.
The dam, owned by an unspecified entity, is overseen by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), which is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations related to the structure. While the primary purpose of Philpat Pond Dam is not specified, its associated structures, designers, and construction details are also not listed. The dam's location within Congressional District 03 of South Carolina further emphasizes its importance as a key water resource management asset in the region.
As a water resource and climate enthusiast, the data surrounding Philpat Pond Dam highlights the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance of essential infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. The dam's poor condition assessment and low hazard potential serve as a call to action for stakeholders to prioritize necessary improvements and updates to safeguard against any potential failures that could impact the local environment and water resources.
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 Philpat Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 16 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 38 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Philpat Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Landing Road Oconee County
- Fall Creek Landing
Campgrounds
- Table Rock State Park
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Cantrell Campsite
Fishing spots
- Bear Creek Lake
- Presbyterian Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Lake Hartwell
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Yonah Lake
Paddle runs
- 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
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
Track Philpat Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Philpat Pond Dam
Where does the data for Philpat 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 Low 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 Philpat Pond Dam.