Gods Blessing Farm Dam dam
Gods Blessing Farm Dam
Gods Blessing Farm Dam, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. This dam, which was last inspected in October 2017 and deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, Gods Blessing Farm Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation in the region. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in June 2019, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness. Despite being classified as low risk, the dam is subject to regular risk assessments and management measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As an essential infrastructure for water storage and management, Gods Blessing Farm Dam highlights the importance of proper regulation, inspection, and maintenance of dams to prevent disasters and ensure sustainable water resources for future generations. The dam's fair condition assessment and low hazard potential demonstrate the effectiveness of ongoing monitoring and risk management practices in safeguarding this critical water resource in South Carolina.
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 Gods Blessing Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 985 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 41 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 15 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 5 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 814 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gods Blessing Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Sign Language
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Williams Farm
- Wateree Military
Track Gods Blessing Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gods Blessing Farm Dam
Where does the data for Gods Blessing 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 Gods Blessing Farm Dam.