Gibson Pond Dam dam
Gibson Pond Dam
Gibson Pond Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1964 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and spanning a length of 480 feet, impounds the waters of Little Turkey Creek to create Gibson Pond. With a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, the dam provides a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential, Gibson Pond Dam was rated as unsatisfactory during its last inspection in July 2017. The condition assessment raised concerns about the safety and integrity of the dam, prompting the need for further evaluation and potential maintenance or repairs. While the dam remains under state jurisdiction and regulation by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, its current state underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the picturesque waters of Gibson Pond, the need for proactive risk management measures becomes apparent. With its close proximity to residential areas and recreational facilities, the potential impact of a dam failure could be significant. By prioritizing regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can work together to safeguard the dam's structural integrity and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued enjoyment and preservation of this valuable water resource for future generations.
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 Gibson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gibson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Mccormick County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
Campgrounds
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lake Olmstead
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Track Gibson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gibson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Gibson 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 Gibson Pond Dam.