Amicks Poultry Dam dam
Amicks Poultry Dam
Amicks Poultry Dam, located in Saluda, South Carolina, was completed in 1987 by the USDA NRCS and serves a primary purpose of "Other." This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 1255 feet, with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment in October 2017 rating its condition as "Fair" and its hazard potential as "Low."
Situated on the TR-Harris Branch river/stream, Amicks Poultry Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level and is under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area offers 10 acres of surface area and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, making it a vital water resource for the region. With its fair condition and moderate risk assessment, the continued maintenance and monitoring of Amicks Poultry Dam are crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, Amicks Poultry Dam plays a significant role in the water management infrastructure of Saluda, South Carolina, under the supervision of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam's fair condition and moderate risk level highlight the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource. For enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience, staying informed about the state of Amicks Poultry Dam is key to understanding the broader environmental impact and implications for the surrounding community.
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 Amicks Poultry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 169 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 231 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 764 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Amicks Poultry Dam.
Boat launches
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
- Park Marina Drive 79, Newberry County
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
Campgrounds
- Boggy Campground
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Lick Fork Lake
Fishing spots
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lake Olmstead
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Cherokee Creek
Track Amicks Poultry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Amicks Poultry Dam
Where does the data for Amicks Poultry 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 Low 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 Amicks Poultry Dam.