Bethea Pond Dam 2 dam
Bethea Pond Dam 2
Bethea Pond Dam 2, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam built in 1960 for recreational purposes. With a height of 19 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. The dam is situated on TR-Bear Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, Bethea Pond Dam 2 is in poor condition as of its last inspection in October 2017. The dam has been rated as having a moderate risk level, indicating potential concerns that may require attention in the future. The inspection frequency for this dam is every five years, with the next inspection scheduled for 2022. While the dam currently does not pose an imminent threat, ongoing maintenance and possible rehabilitation work may be needed to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
In the event of an emergency, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for Bethea Pond Dam 2. It is important for the dam owner to work with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to develop an EAP that meets guidelines and ensures proper risk management measures are in place. With its recreational significance and location in a populated area, the safety and maintenance of Bethea Pond Dam 2 are crucial to protecting both the environment and the community it serves.
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 Bethea Pond Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 35 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 956 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 13 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 777 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bethea Pond Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
Campgrounds
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Wateree Military
- Williams Farm
- Sign Language
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About Bethea Pond Dam 2
Where does the data for Bethea Pond Dam 2 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 Bethea Pond Dam 2.