Glenn Pond Dam 1 dam
Glenn Pond Dam 1
Glenn Pond Dam 1, located in Anderson, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure that serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of recreation, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, making it a focal point for ongoing maintenance and inspection efforts.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Glenn Pond Dam 1 sits on the Big Generostee Creek and is regulated by the state, ensuring that it meets necessary safety standards. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every two years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2019. While the structure lacks associated locks and spillways, its location in a picturesque setting offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor activities and natural beauty.
With a captivating history dating back to the 1960s, Glenn Pond Dam 1 remains a significant landmark in the region, attracting both locals and tourists alike. However, its poor condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and maintenance of infrastructure like Glenn Pond Dam 1 becomes increasingly vital for the surrounding community and environmental sustainability.
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 Glenn Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 33 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 169 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 42 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 25 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 82 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 122 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glenn Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
- Asbury Park Road Anderson County
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Smyzer Road Anderson County
- Hickory Ridge Road Anderson County
- Sunset Lane Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Springfield - Hartwell Lake
- Springfield
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Miltown
- Watsadlers
- Oconee Point - Hartwell Lake
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Lake Hartwell
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Reservoir Number One
- Presbyterian Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- 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
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- 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
Track Glenn Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Glenn Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Glenn 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 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 Glenn Pond Dam 1.