Process Pond Dam dam
Process Pond Dam
Process Pond Dam, also known as W R Grace Dam 2, is a private dam located in Laurens, South Carolina. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 335 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for water supply, with a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 116 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Situated on Warrior Creek offstream, Process Pond Dam serves as a critical water resource infrastructure in the region. With a surface area of 10 acres, the dam plays a key role in managing water supply for the surrounding area. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Its location within the Charleston District adds to its significance as a vital component of the local water management system.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Process Pond Dam presents a fascinating case study of private dam ownership and regulation in South Carolina. As a crucial water supply structure, understanding the dam's design, construction, and operational aspects can provide insights into sustainable water management practices and the complexities of maintaining infrastructure in a changing climate. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Process Pond Dam offers a compelling look at the intersection of water resource management, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship 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 Process Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 115 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 7 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 6 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 81 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 246 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Process Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
Campgrounds
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Croft State Natural Area
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
Fishing spots
Track Process Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Process Pond Dam
Where does the data for Process 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 Process Pond Dam.