Friddle Pond A Dam dam
Friddle Pond A Dam
Friddle Pond A Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, stands as a testament to the engineering expertise of the USDA NRCS, who designed this earth dam in 1979. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 275 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose that goes beyond traditional water storage. The dam's high hazard potential and fair condition assessment underscore the critical role it plays in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by a private owner and regulated by the SC DHEC, Friddle Pond A Dam is situated on TR-BLUE BARKER CREEK and has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring and maintenance. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications, its last inspection in January 2020 revealed a moderate risk level, prompting the need for proactive risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Friddle Pond A Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and public safety. As a key feature in the local landscape, this dam embodies the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human benefit and safeguarding against potential hazards. Its presence underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring, inspection, and risk management to ensure the long-term sustainability of water infrastructure in the region.
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 Friddle Pond A Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 85 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 256 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 100 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Friddle Pond A Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
- Asbury Park Road Anderson County
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Springfield
- Springfield - Hartwell Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Watsadlers
- Miltown
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Lake Hartwell
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
Track Friddle Pond A Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Friddle Pond A Dam
Where does the data for Friddle Pond A 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 Friddle Pond A Dam.