Coxe Pond Dam dam
Coxe Pond Dam
Coxe Pond Dam, located in Darlington, South Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1958 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 250 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Flat Creek, the dam has a controlled spillway type with a surface area of 16 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Coxe Pond Dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in November 2017. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, the dam is in need of significant risk management measures to address its deteriorating state. While the dam is state regulated, with inspections and enforcement by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there is a pressing need for improvement to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Coxe Pond Dam's situation intriguing as it highlights the importance of proactive dam maintenance and risk management in safeguarding water resources and surrounding ecosystems. The dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in water management and the potential consequences of neglecting maintenance and inspection protocols. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to evolve, the condition of dams like Coxe Pond Dam underscores the need for vigilance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure in the face of changing 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 Coxe Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Near Quinby | 308 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,380 cfs | → |
| Lynches River At Effingham | 153 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coxe Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- H. Cooper Black
- Cheraw State Park
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Bass Lake Campground
- Lynches River County Park
- Lee State Natural Area
Track Coxe Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Coxe Pond Dam
Where does the data for Coxe 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 Coxe Pond Dam.