Taylor Pond Dam 1 dam
Taylor Pond Dam 1
Taylor Pond Dam 1, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands 10 feet tall and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-SANDY RUN river, this dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017.
Despite its low hazard potential, Taylor Pond Dam 1 is currently in poor condition, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential structural improvements to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified, raising concerns about the preparedness for unforeseen events. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, stakeholders and regulators must prioritize addressing the identified deficiencies to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
Given its importance for recreational activities and water resource management in the area, the significance of maintaining Taylor Pond Dam 1 in a safe and operational state cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, proactive measures must be taken to safeguard dams like Taylor Pond Dam 1 and ensure their resilience in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Taylor Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 12 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 840 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 2 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 764 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Savannah Highway Neeses
- Shillings Bridge Road Orangeburg County
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Highway 6 6, Columbia
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
Track Taylor Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Taylor Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Taylor Pond Dam 1 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 Taylor Pond Dam 1.