Green Pond Dam dam
Green Pond Dam
Green Pond Dam in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Built with a height of 12 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam, situated at a latitude of 33.6159 and longitude of -80.8131, was last inspected in March 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years.
Owned by an unspecified entity and not associated with any other structures, Green Pond Dam is equipped with emergency action plans for potential risks. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). With no designated primary purpose or specific dam type listed, Green Pond Dam remains a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the region's water management and climate resilience efforts.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental sustainability can appreciate the role of Green Pond Dam in maintaining water storage and flood control capabilities in the region. With a focus on safety and compliance with state regulations, the dam serves as a critical asset for managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the condition of the dam, stakeholders can collaborate to ensure the long-term resilience and effectiveness of Green Pond Dam in supporting sustainable water management practices 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 Green Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 291 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 292 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 277 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 264 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Shillings Bridge Road Orangeburg County
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Savannah Highway Neeses
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
Track Green Pond 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 Green Pond Dam
Where does the data for Green Pond 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 Green Pond Dam.