Allen Slater Dam dam
Allen Slater Dam
Allen Slater Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was completed in 1993 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. This private dam, standing at a height of 23 feet and a length of 360 feet, has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. The dam is primarily constructed with earth materials and buttress core types, contributing to its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Allen Slater Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam is situated on the TR-Hooper Creek, providing essential water resources for the local area. Despite its low hazard potential, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to maintain the dam's integrity and ensure public safety in case of emergencies. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are yet to be fully developed and implemented.
With its key role in fire protection and water storage, Allen Slater Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The dam's association with the Hooper Creek and its multi-purpose functionality make it a significant asset for the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of Allen Slater Dam sheds light on the importance of responsible dam management and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard water resources and mitigate risks associated with dams.
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 Allen Slater Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 51 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 81 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Allen Slater Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Hooper Lane Mills River
Campgrounds
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Croft State Natural Area
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Bear Creek Lake
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Track Allen Slater Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Allen Slater Dam
Where does the data for Allen Slater 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 Allen Slater Dam.