Cherokee Sportsmens Dam dam
Cherokee Sportsmens Dam
Cherokee Sportsmens Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was completed in 1951 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. This private earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 485 feet, has a primary purpose of recreation and offers a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Despite its significance for the community, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition with a significant hazard potential.
The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety. However, with a poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures and potential improvements to enhance the safety of the structure. As a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating, it is essential to address any safety concerns to continue providing a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts frequent Cherokee Sportsmens Dam for recreational purposes, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of this structure to ensure the safety of all visitors. With its location on the TR-CASEY CREEK river, the dam plays a vital role in providing a recreational space for the local community. By addressing the poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential, stakeholders can work towards implementing necessary risk management measures and improvements to enhance the overall safety of the dam for all who enjoy its amenities.
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 Cherokee Sportsmens Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 28 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherokee Sportsmens Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Anchor Park
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Shelby Mission Camp
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
Fishing spots
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
Track Cherokee Sportsmens Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cherokee Sportsmens Dam
Where does the data for Cherokee Sportsmens 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 Significant 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 Cherokee Sportsmens Dam.