Gramling Pond 3 Dam dam
Gramling Pond 3 Dam
Gramling Pond 3 Dam, also known as Gramling Bros Pond Dam 3, is a private structure located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the TR-Lake William C Bowen river or stream. Built in 1965 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 27 feet tall and stretches 383 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet primarily for irrigation purposes. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for inspection and maintenance.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. While it has not undergone significant modifications in recent years, the structure is regulated by SC DHEC and subject to state inspection and enforcement. With a moderate risk rating, this dam serves as a critical water resource in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures and adherence to safety guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gramling Pond 3 Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. From its origins as an irrigation reservoir to its current state of poor condition assessment, this private earth dam exemplifies the complex interplay between human engineering, natural resources, and regulatory oversight. As efforts to address climate change and water scarcity intensify, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Gramling Pond 3 Dam will be crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in South Carolina and beyond.
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 Gramling Pond 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gramling Pond 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Croft State Natural Area
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
Fishing spots
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
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Track Gramling Pond 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gramling Pond 3 Dam
Where does the data for Gramling Pond 3 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 Gramling Pond 3 Dam.