Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 dam
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1973, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 300 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet for the nearby TR-REEDY RIVER. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was deemed poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term stability.
The dam, regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While it poses a moderate risk, the associated risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unclear. The last inspection in 2017 revealed the dam's deteriorating condition, raising concerns about its structural integrity and the safety of surrounding communities. With its historical significance and recreational value, the preservation and rehabilitation of Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 are essential to safeguard water resources and mitigate the potential impacts of climate change in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the ongoing maintenance and risk assessment of Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 to ensure its resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. Collaborative efforts between the private owner, regulatory agencies, and conservation organizations are needed to address the dam's poor condition and implement necessary improvements to enhance its safety and longevity. By prioritizing the restoration of this vital infrastructure, we can protect the local ecosystem, water supply, and recreational opportunities for future generations while adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate.
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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 22 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 72 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 665 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 89 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 135 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Denver Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- 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
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
Track Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1.