Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 dam
Pucketts Ferry Dam C2
Pucketts Ferry Dam C2, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1988 for recreational purposes along the TR-Saluda River. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 370 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during its last inspection in April 2018.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam is situated within the jurisdiction of the state and is subject to state regulations. Although no spillway width or outlet gates are specified, the dam has been designated for recreational use, highlighting its importance as a water resource for residents and visitors in the area. With its location on the Saluda River, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a vital part of the local ecosystem.
As part of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 plays a crucial role in water management and safety within the region. Despite facing some risk factors, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation while adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the overall water resource management in the area and underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates.
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 Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 248 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 89 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pucketts Ferry Dam C2.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Highway 28, Mccormick
- State Road S-33-277, Mccormick
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps
- Little River Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
Fishing spots
Track Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 in the Snoflo app
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About Pucketts Ferry Dam C2
Where does the data for Pucketts Ferry Dam C2 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 Pucketts Ferry Dam C2.