Guy Rutland Pond Dam Dam
Guy Rutland Pond Dam
Guy Rutland Pond Dam, also known as Rutland Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Edgefield, South Carolina. Built in 1986 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 2005 feet along Bog Branch. Its primary purpose is for irrigation, with additional recreational benefits. The dam has a storage capacity of 157.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of February 2019, Guy Rutland Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features stone core construction on a soil foundation. While it is regularly inspected and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there are no associated locks or gates for water flow control. The dam's emergency action plan was last reviewed in June 2019, ensuring preparedness for any potential risks or incidents.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Guy Rutland Pond Dam an intriguing example of a man-made structure designed to support irrigation needs while also offering recreational opportunities. Its location within the picturesque landscape of Edgefield, South Carolina adds to its allure, making it a significant feature in the region's water management system. With a focus on safety and risk management, the dam continues to play a vital role in the local ecosystem and water supply network.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Guy Rutland Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 11 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 27 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 358 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 326 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 38 cfs | → |
About Guy Rutland Pond Dam
Where does the data for Guy Rutland 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 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 below 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.
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.