Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40 dam
Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40
Located in Pickens, South Carolina, the Oolenoy WCD Dam 40, also known as Table Rock State Park Dam, is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and stretches 425 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2600 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Carrick Creek, caters to outdoor enthusiasts seeking leisure activities in a scenic environment.
Designated as a high hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment, Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a popular destination for visitors looking to enjoy the 49-acre surface area created by the structure. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 continues to serve as a vital recreational resource in the region. Its historical significance, combined with its contribution to water management and climate resilience, makes it a noteworthy asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 12 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 81 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 2,420 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 156 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 473 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40.
Boat launches
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Landing Road Oconee County
- Fall Creek Landing
- White Oak Hill Road Oconee County
- Devils Fork Road Oconee County
Campgrounds
- Table Rock State Park
- Cantrell Campsite
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Virginia Hawkins Campsite
- Laurel Fork Campsite
Fishing spots
- Bear Creek Lake
- Presbyterian Lake
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Lake Hartwell
- Yonah Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
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
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
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About Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40
Where does the data for Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40 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 Oolenoy Wcd Dam 40.