Long Field Pond Dam dam
Long Field Pond Dam
Long Field Pond Dam in South Carolina is a state-regulated structure with a height of 9 feet and a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Located in Berkeley County, this dam has a low hazard potential but is currently rated as unsatisfactory in condition. The last inspection in December 2017 highlighted the need for improvement, with an inspection frequency of 5 years.
Despite its low hazard potential, Long Field Pond Dam serves as a critical water resource in the area, with a primary purpose that remains unspecified. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, SC DHEC, and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. With a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a latitude of 33.0237 and longitude of -79.9929, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting against potential risks.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, Long Field Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its current unsatisfactory condition and the need for improvement, there is a call to action for increased monitoring, maintenance, and risk assessment to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital structure. The data available provides valuable insights into the complexities of managing dams in the face of changing climatic conditions and increasing water resource demands.
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 Long Field Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 3,910 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 4,530 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 504 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 619 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Long Field Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Bushy Park Boat Landing
- Ladson Road Summerville
- State Highway 402 Berkeley County
- Paradise Island Public Boat Landing
- Simmons Street Mount Pleasant
- Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Foster Creek Rv Military
- Charleston Afb Rv Military
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp
- Lake Aire Rv Park
- James Island
Fishing spots
Track Long Field Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Long Field Pond Dam
Where does the data for Long Field 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 Long Field Pond Dam.