Kings Sunset Nursery Dam dam
Kings Sunset Nursery Dam
Kings Sunset Nursery Dam, located in Pickens, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1998, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Eighteenmile Creek, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment indicating very high risk, Kings Sunset Nursery Dam is a critical structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor. The dam's controlled spillway and fair condition assessment underscore the importance of maintaining and managing the structure effectively to mitigate potential risks. The presence of a high hazard potential necessitates close attention to emergency preparedness and risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a dam failure.
As part of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Kings Sunset Nursery Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. The dam's location on TR-Eighteenmile Creek highlights its significance in supporting agricultural irrigation activities in the area. Despite its fair condition, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure the continued availability of water resources for irrigation purposes.
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 Kings Sunset Nursery 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 | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 12 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kings Sunset Nursery Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Denver Road Anderson County
- High Falls Road Oconee County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Knox Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Twin Lakes - Hartwell Lake
- Mile Creek County Park
- High Falls County Park
- Oconee Point - Hartwell Lake
- Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
- South Cove
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
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Track Kings Sunset Nursery Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kings Sunset Nursery Dam
Where does the data for Kings Sunset Nursery 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 Kings Sunset Nursery Dam.