North Stone Lake Dam dam
North Stone Lake Dam
North Stone Lake Dam, located in Greenville, South Carolina, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. This private-owned earth dam, constructed on Richland Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 32.5 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water storage while also posing a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being rated as fair.
Despite its fair condition assessment, North Stone Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. The dam, with a length of 230 feet, plays a crucial role in water management in the region, offering a surface area of 5 acres for recreational activities. Positioned within the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting the commitment to safeguarding the environment and public safety in the area.
With a history that dates back to its completion date being unspecified, North Stone Lake Dam continues to be a vital asset for the community, attracting visitors and serving as a key recreational hub. As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like North Stone Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial. As enthusiasts and advocates for water resource management, understanding the significance of infrastructure like this dam is essential in promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the resilience of our water systems for future generations.
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 North Stone Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 5 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 20 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 122 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 40 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Stone Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Anchor Park
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Table Rock State Park
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
- Cantrell Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
Track North Stone Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Stone Lake Dam
Where does the data for North Stone Lake 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 North Stone Lake Dam.