Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 dam
Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2
Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure owned by a non-listed entity. Standing at a height of 13.6 feet, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a 2017 assessment.
Located at coordinates 32.216 latitude and -80.9215 longitude, Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The dam's last inspection in November 2017 highlighted the need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its continued functionality and safety. With a history of modifications and updates unlisted, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unclear.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring the Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 should be aware of its importance in the local ecosystem and the potential risks associated with its current poor condition. As a significant state-regulated structure with a capacity of 100 acre-feet, the dam's maintenance and upkeep are essential for mitigating any potential hazards and ensuring the continued protection of the surrounding area. Stay tuned for updates on inspection reports, risk assessments, and any further actions taken to address the dam's condition and safety measures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River At Fort Pulaski | 172,000 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Port Wentworth | 6,810 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Ga 25 | 20,700 cfs | → |
| Abercorn Cr (Water Intake) Nr Savannah | 2,920 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 597 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Old Landing Road Beaufort County
- South Okatie Highway 68, Hardeeville
- William Hilton Parkway Beaufort County
- Cross Island Parkway Hilton Head Island
- Okatie Highway Beaufort County
- Millstone Landing
Campgrounds
- Rivers End City Park
- Parris Island Rv Military
- Skidaway Island State Park
- Lotts Island Army Airfield Rv Military - Hunter Aaf
- Fort Mcallister State Park
- Hunting Island State Park
Track Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2
Where does the data for Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 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 Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2.