Mary Smith Dam dam
Mary Smith Dam
Mary Smith Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The dam, built on Turkey Creek, serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 55.2 acre-feet. Standing at 26 feet high and 266 feet long, the earthen dam boasts a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of its last inspection in July 2017.
Despite its modest size, Mary Smith Dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for local fish and wildlife populations in the area. The controlled spillway ensures proper water management and mitigates any potential risks associated with the dam. With a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is closely monitored and inspected every five years to maintain its structural integrity and safety standards. While the dam has not undergone any major modifications since its construction, its presence contributes to the overall ecosystem health and water resource management in the region.
As a focal point for environmental conservation and recreational activities, Mary Smith Dam symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of human development and nature preservation. Its significance as a fish and wildlife habitat underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change and increasing environmental challenges. With ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance efforts, the dam continues to be a vital asset for the community, exemplifying the delicate balance between human needs and conservation priorities in the realm of water resources and climate resilience.
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 Mary Smith Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mary Smith Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Mccormick County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lick Fork Lake
- Boggy Campground
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lake Olmstead
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Track Mary Smith Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mary Smith Dam
Where does the data for Mary Smith 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 Mary Smith Dam.