Vulcan Const Mat Dam dam
Vulcan Const Mat Dam
Vulcan Const Mat Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, stands as a significant structure with a dam height of 41 feet and a length of 480 feet. Completed in 2001, this earth dam serves multiple purposes, primarily as a storage reservoir for the adjacent TR-JORDAN CREEK. With a normal storage capacity of 53.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 120 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Owned privately, Vulcan Const Mat Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. The dam is classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of July 2020. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to recognize the importance of maintaining the integrity of structures like Vulcan Const Mat Dam to prevent potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices.
Given its location within the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Vulcan Const Mat Dam serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure. As a key player in the regional water supply system, this dam not only supports the surrounding ecosystem but also provides valuable insights into the intersection of water resources and climate resilience. By understanding the design, purpose, and condition of such structures, enthusiasts can contribute to ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Vulcan Const Mat Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 22 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vulcan Const Mat Dam.
Boat launches
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Anchor Park
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Croft State Natural Area
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
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
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North 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 Vulcan Const Mat 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 Vulcan Const Mat Dam
Where does the data for Vulcan Const Mat 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 Significant 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 Vulcan Const Mat Dam.