Spigner Pond Dam dam
Spigner Pond Dam
Spigner Pond Dam, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, stands as a private structure that has been regulated and inspected by the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control. Built in 1953, this buttress-type dam spans 3400 feet in length and reaches a height of 20 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, but its condition assessment is marked as poor as of the last inspection in 2017.
The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are unspecified, but its location along Buckhead Creek adds to its significance in managing water resources in the area. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam's management and emergency preparedness measures may need attention to ensure the safety of those downstream in case of a breach. The dam's poor condition and moderate risk call for proactive monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding community and environment.
As an integral part of the Savannah District's water infrastructure, Spigner Pond Dam serves as a crucial component in regulating the flow of water and maintaining the ecological balance of the region. Its history, design, and current state underscore the importance of ongoing assessment and management to safeguard both the dam's structural integrity and the well-being of those who rely on its services. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Spigner Pond Dam presents a case study in balancing the need for water management with the imperative of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Spigner Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 216 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 12 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 2 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 840 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spigner Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Shillings Bridge Road Orangeburg County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
Track Spigner Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spigner Pond Dam
Where does the data for Spigner 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 Spigner Pond Dam.