Atkinson Pond Dam dam
Atkinson Pond Dam
Atkinson Pond Dam, also known as Willamette Corp Dam, is a private dam located in Chester, South Carolina. Built in 1978, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 615 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is debris control, and it is situated on the TR-ROCKY CREEK river/stream.
The dam is state regulated and inspected by SC DHEC, with a fair condition assessment as of December 2020. Despite its relatively small size, Atkinson Pond Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and safety of this dam to prevent any potential risks or emergencies.
With its unique design and essential function in debris control, Atkinson Pond Dam serves as a significant structure in the water management system of the area. Its history and current condition make it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Carolina.
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 Atkinson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 51 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 193 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 126 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 3,740 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atkinson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Boatshore Road York County
Campgrounds
- Chester State Park
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
- Woods Ferry
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Ebenezer County Park
Track Atkinson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Atkinson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Atkinson 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 High 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 Atkinson Pond Dam.