Fred Linsley Dam dam
Fred Linsley Dam
Fred Linsley Dam, located in Pickens, South Carolina, is a private dam constructed in 1987 primarily for debris control on TR-Eighteenmile Creek. Standing at a height of 32 feet and a length of 175 feet, this earth dam with buttress core type serves to store a maximum of 23 acre-feet of water with a normal storage capacity of 7.2 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and undergoes regular inspections every five years.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for risk management measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with zero spillway width, indicating a unique design for managing water flow. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 1 acre and is situated within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction, although the dam itself is privately owned and operated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fred Linsley Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management, highlighting the importance of regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness. Its location on TR-Eighteenmile Creek adds to the ecological significance of the structure, emphasizing the need for sustainable water resource management practices. As climate change continues to impact water systems, understanding the role of dams like Fred Linsley in mitigating risks and ensuring water security becomes increasingly vital for environmental stewardship and resilience.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fred Linsley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 156 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 473 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 665 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 72 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 160 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fred Linsley Dam.
Boat launches
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Knox Road Anderson County
- Camp Creek Road Anderson County
- Asbury Park Road Anderson County
- High Falls Road Oconee County
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Twin Lakes - Hartwell Lake
- Oconee Point - Hartwell Lake
- Coneross - Hartwell Lake
- High Falls County Park
- South Cove
- South Cove County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- 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
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Track Fred Linsley Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fred Linsley Dam
Where does the data for Fred Linsley 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 Fred Linsley Dam.