C F Sauer Dam 2 dam
C F Sauer Dam 2
C F Sauer Dam 2, located in Abbeville, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching 400 feet in length, this dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet. The dam, constructed on TR-Corner Creek, has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2017.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), C F Sauer Dam 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced in accordance with state jurisdiction. The dam poses minimal risk and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its relatively small surface area of 10 acres, the dam serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. With its serene setting and safe condition, this dam is a popular destination for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking.
While the dam's construction year is not specified, its functionality and importance for recreational purposes are evident. With its strategic location and contribution to water storage, C F Sauer Dam 2 plays a significant role in providing leisure opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of such dams become crucial in ensuring sustainable water management and environmental conservation 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 C F Sauer Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 85 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 1,080 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 100 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 256 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C F Sauer Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
- Red Fox Drive 98, Abbeville County
Campgrounds
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Springfield
- Springfield - Hartwell Lake
- Calhoun Falls State Rec Area
- Watsadlers
Fishing spots
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Lake Hartwell
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
Paddle runs
- Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
Track C F Sauer Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About C F Sauer Dam 2
Where does the data for C F Sauer Dam 2 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 C F Sauer Dam 2.