Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam dam
Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam
The Myrtle Beach Farms CO Dam in South Carolina, completed in 1975, serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 295 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 780 acre-feet. Positioned on the TR-INTRACOSTAL WATERWAY OFFSTREAM, it plays a vital role in regulating water flow and storage in the area.
Despite its significant contribution to water management, the Myrtle Beach Farms CO Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition with a low hazard potential. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2017. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure.
Located in Horry County, South Carolina, this dam not only serves practical purposes but also offers an insight into the intricate network of water resource infrastructure in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the upkeep and enhancement of structures like the Myrtle Beach Farms CO Dam are crucial in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,420 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 17 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 273 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 2 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam.
Boat launches
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
- Peachwood Court 4681, Myrtle Beach
- Benjamin E. Thrailkill, Jr. Bridge 6013, Socastee
- William H. Alford Bridge Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Peachtree Landing
Campgrounds
- Kampgrounds Of America Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach State Park
- Lee Ches's Beach House
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Nice Walk Up Beach
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam
Where does the data for Myrtle Beach Farms Co 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 Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam.