Norma S Grice Dam dam
Norma S Grice Dam
Norma S Grice Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, with an earth core type and buttress foundations, stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 875 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 80 acre-feet, providing water resource enthusiasts with ample opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a 2017 assessment. The structure is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, it is clear that efforts are being made to address any potential concerns and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, Norma S Grice Dam offers a valuable recreational resource for residents and visitors alike, with the potential to further enhance water-based activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Norma S Grice to ensure their continued functionality and safety for future generations to enjoy.
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 Norma S Grice Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 20 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 387 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 770 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 617 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,010 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Norma S Grice Dam.
Boat launches
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
- Shull Island Boat Ramp
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
Campgrounds
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Aiken State Park
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Lick Fork Lake
Fishing spots
Track Norma S Grice Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Norma S Grice Dam
Where does the data for Norma S Grice 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 Norma S Grice Dam.