River Oaks Retreat Center Dam dam
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the River Oaks Retreat Center Dam, also known as the Assemblys of God Dam, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 35 feet high and spans 325 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Saluda River and is under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was deemed poor. While it has not undergone any modifications in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. Although the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its risk assessment is categorized as moderate. River Oaks Retreat Center Dam offers a scenic and recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the beauty of the Saluda River.
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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 439 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 106 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 17 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 451 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 54 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River Oaks Retreat Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Asbury Park Road Anderson County
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Springfield - Hartwell Lake
- Springfield
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Twin Lakes - Hartwell Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
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About River Oaks Retreat Center Dam
Where does the data for River Oaks Retreat Center 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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam.