Jack W Greer Pond Dam dam
Jack W Greer Pond Dam
Jack W Greer Pond Dam, also known as Jacquelyn Bell Pond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Greenville, South Carolina. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at 27 feet tall and spans 370 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Situated on TR-LAUREL CREEK, this dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in May 2017. The inspection frequency is set at every five years, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and potential rehabilitation efforts to address the structural concerns. While it may not pose an immediate threat, the condition assessment underscores the importance of proactive management and risk mitigation measures to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of Jack W Greer Pond Dam for the surrounding community and water resource enthusiasts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the state of Jack W Greer Pond Dam, there is a growing awareness of the need for coordinated efforts to address its maintenance and rehabilitation needs. With a focus on recreation, this dam provides valuable storage capacity and surface area for leisure activities in the area. By staying informed and engaged in the ongoing management of this vital infrastructure, stakeholders can work towards preserving and enhancing the resilience of Jack W Greer Pond Dam in the face of changing environmental conditions and evolving regulatory requirements.
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 Jack W Greer Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 72 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 8 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 135 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 473 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jack W Greer Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Anchor Park
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Croft State Natural Area
- Table Rock State Park
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- 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
Track Jack W Greer Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jack W Greer Pond Dam
Where does the data for Jack W Greer 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 Jack W Greer Pond Dam.