Tony Stiwinter Dam dam
Tony Stiwinter Dam
Tony Stiwinter Dam, located in Pickens, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1989 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching 275 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 5 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a hazard potential classified as high and a fair condition assessment as of April 2020, Tony Stiwinter Dam remains an important structure in the region's water resource management. Its location along the TR-Raven Branch river stream contributes to its significance, as it plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in May 2017, highlighting the importance of preparedness in the face of potential risks associated with dam operations.
In the hands of private owners, Tony Stiwinter Dam serves as a vital recreational spot while also fulfilling essential water management functions. Its association with the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores the collaborative efforts involved in maintaining the dam's safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents a unique case study in balancing recreational benefits with the challenges of dam management in a changing climate landscape.
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 Tony Stiwinter Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 38 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 16 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 19 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tony Stiwinter Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Fall Creek Landing
- Landing Road Oconee County
- White Oak Hill Road Oconee County
Campgrounds
- Table Rock State Park
- Cantrell Campsite
- Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
- Virginia Hawkins Campsite
- Mile Creek County Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Track Tony Stiwinter Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tony Stiwinter Dam
Where does the data for Tony Stiwinter 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 Tony Stiwinter Dam.