Lahentz Searcy Dam dam
Lahentz Searcy Dam
Lahentz Searcy Dam in Marlboro, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1955 primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 1230 feet, this dam serves as a reservoir on TR-LILY QUICK CREEK, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Located within the Wilmington District, Lahentz Searcy Dam is managed by private owners and has no associated federal agencies involved in its ownership, funding, design, construction, or regulation. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 9 acres and a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, it meets guidelines for emergency action plans (EAP) and has updated emergency contacts in place. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, Lahentz Searcy Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities while maintaining a focus on safety and risk management measures.
In the event of an emergency, Lahentz Searcy Dam is equipped with appropriate measures to mitigate risks and ensure public safety. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, indicating a relatively low likelihood of failure. With a focus on maintaining a fair condition assessment and addressing any necessary repairs or upgrades, Lahentz Searcy Dam remains a vital water resource for the community while adhering to state regulations and safety standards enforced by the South Carolina DHEC.
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 Lahentz Searcy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 15 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 91 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lahentz Searcy Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cheraw State Park
- H. Cooper Black
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Bass Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Big Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
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About Lahentz Searcy Dam
Where does the data for Lahentz Searcy 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 Lahentz Searcy Dam.