Anderson Dam dam
Anderson Dam
Anderson Dam, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a length of 385 feet, providing a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is listed as poor as of the last inspection in September 2017.
The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state jurisdiction and enforcement in place. It is situated along the TR-Warrior Creek and falls under the oversight of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it currently does not have spillway type or maximum discharge information available, the dam is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring Anderson Dam's condition and any future updates, considering its impact on the local area's water storage and recreational activities. With its historical significance dating back over 60 years, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the community and highlights the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of earth dams 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 Anderson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 111 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 5 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 6 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 78 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 231 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
Campgrounds
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Croft State Natural Area
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Paris Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Anderson Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Anderson Dam
Where does the data for Anderson 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 Anderson Dam.