Huff's Lake Dam dam
Huff's Lake Dam
Huff's Lake Dam, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a vital structure regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Standing at a height of 14 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is not listed in the available data. With a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, this dam poses a high hazard potential and requires inspections every two years to ensure its integrity.
Despite lacking a detailed assessment of its condition, Huff's Lake Dam remains a crucial component of the water management infrastructure in the region. Situated within Congressional District 04 of South Carolina, this dam is not under the jurisdiction of any specific city and is not associated with any federal agency for ownership, funding, design, construction, or regulation. The last inspection conducted was in March 2020, although the condition assessment was not rated at that time.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Huff's Lake Dam represents a significant piece of the puzzle in understanding the management of water resources in South Carolina. With its high hazard potential and the absence of a detailed risk assessment, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to prevent potential disasters. As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, the upkeep and regulation of structures like Huff's Lake Dam are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water supplies for communities in the region.
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 Huff's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 4 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 48 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huff's Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Table Rock State Park
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
- Black Forest Family Camping Resort
- Cantrell Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Track Huff's Lake 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 Huff's Lake Dam
Where does the data for Huff's Lake 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 High 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 Huff's Lake Dam.