Jerry Holmes Dam dam
Jerry Holmes Dam
Jerry Holmes Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Goose Platter Creek. Completed in 1999, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 380 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, showcasing its versatility in water resource management.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of August 2017, with a low hazard potential, Jerry Holmes Dam remains a reliable infrastructure for the local community. The dam's operation and maintenance are overseen by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring compliance with state regulations and inspection protocols. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are yet to be fully documented, highlighting areas for potential improvement in disaster preparedness and risk management.
As a key component of water resource management in the region, Jerry Holmes Dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Its strategic location and design underscore the critical role of private-owned dams in safeguarding communities and wildlife habitats from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
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 Jerry Holmes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 20 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 770 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 387 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 2,670 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jerry Holmes Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
- Shull Island Boat Ramp
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
Campgrounds
- Aiken State Park
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Boggy Campground
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Jerry Holmes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jerry Holmes Dam
Where does the data for Jerry Holmes 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 Jerry Holmes Dam.