Oakbrook Memorial Dam dam
Oakbrook Memorial Dam
Oakbrook Memorial Dam, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, stands as a tribute to its primary purpose of recreation since its completion in 1985. The dam, classified as an Earth type structure with a core made of stone and built on a soil foundation, spans a length of 2900 feet and reaches a height of 27 feet, offering a serene surface area of 5 acres for visitors to enjoy. Situated on the TR-Coronaca Creek, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet for recreational activities.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Oakbrook Memorial Dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure public safety. The dam features a controlled spillway, although no outlet gates or locks are present. In the event of an emergency, contact procedures are established, and risk assessments have designated the dam as having a very high risk level. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), underscoring its compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Oakbrook Memorial Dam a noteworthy site, offering a blend of recreational opportunities and structural significance. With its historical completion date and ongoing maintenance efforts, the dam serves as a vital component of the local landscape while prioritizing safety and risk management. As visitors immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings of the dam, they are met with a reminder of the balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in water resource management.
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 Oakbrook Memorial Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,590 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 100 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 85 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oakbrook Memorial Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Highway 28, Mccormick
- State Road S-33-277, Mccormick
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps
- Little River Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Morrow Bridge And Midway Seasonal Camps
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Boggy Campground
- Calhoun Falls State Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
Track Oakbrook Memorial Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Oakbrook Memorial Dam
Where does the data for Oakbrook Memorial 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 High 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 Oakbrook Memorial Dam.