Gasque Farm Dam dam
Gasque Farm Dam
Gasque Farm Dam, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this privately owned Earth dam spans 730 feet in length and reaches a height of 17 feet. With a storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, the dam regulates water flow from Keller Branch, effectively supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its vital role in irrigation, Gasque Farm Dam has been flagged for poor condition assessment, raising concerns about its long-term structural integrity. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, but its risk assessment is deemed very high, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to prevent potential disasters. The South Carolina DHEC oversees the dam's regulatory compliance, inspection, and enforcement, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts.
As climate change intensifies, the significance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure like Gasque Farm Dam becomes increasingly critical. With the support of state agencies and the involvement of the local community, proactive measures can be taken to ensure the dam's resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges. Gasque Farm Dam stands as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate resilience, and sustainable development, urging stakeholders to prioritize the preservation of vital infrastructure for future generations.
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 Gasque Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 226 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 225 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 619 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 225 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 222 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gasque Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
- Santee Drive Orangeburg County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Red Bank Road 184, Orangeburg County
Campgrounds
- Santee State Park
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Poinsett State Park
- Bluff Campground
- Longleaf Campground
- Colleton State Park
Paddle runs
Track Gasque Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gasque Farm Dam
Where does the data for Gasque Farm 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 Gasque Farm Dam.