Wylie Fork Dam dam
Wylie Fork Dam
Wylie Fork Dam in Spartanburg, South Carolina, stands as a vital water resource management structure with a height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 465 acre-feet. This dam, regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and overall fair condition.
Located at the convergence of the Nashville, Savannah, and Wilmington Districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wylie Fork Dam serves as a key component in the broader network of water infrastructure in the area. The dam's emergency action plan, though not specified in the data, likely follows industry guidelines to minimize risks and ensure swift responses in case of emergencies. With its last inspection conducted in December 2017 and deemed to have fair conditions, Wylie Fork Dam plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the local environment and communities downstream.
As a significant feature in Congressional District 04 of South Carolina, Wylie Fork Dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the region. While specific details about the dam's purposes and construction history are not provided, its role in regulating water flow and storage is evident. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, Wylie Fork Dam stands as a dependable structure that underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with dam infrastructure.
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 Wylie Fork Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 29 cfs | → |
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 115 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 6 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 21 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wylie Fork Dam.
Boat launches
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Anchor Park
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Woods Ferry
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Wylie Fork Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wylie Fork Dam
Where does the data for Wylie Fork 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 Wylie Fork Dam.