Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam dam
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam
Located on the North Tyger River in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam stands as a vital structure for water supply in the region. Completed in 1997, this gravity dam boasts a height of 44 feet and a length of 150 feet, with a storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the area.
Managed by the local government, the Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and environmental standards. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with regular inspections taking place to mitigate any risks. Additionally, emergency action plans are in place to respond to any potential threats and ensure the safety of nearby residents and infrastructure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam serves as a critical asset in securing a reliable water supply for the community. With its sturdy multi-arch design and rock foundation, the dam not only provides essential water storage but also contributes to flood control and environmental sustainability along the North Tyger River. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it's important to appreciate the significance of structures like the Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam in ensuring a resilient and sustainable water future for generations to come.
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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 22 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 28 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 48 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam.
Boat launches
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Anchor Park
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
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
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam
Where does the data for Sjwd Water Dist Rcc 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam.