R Colemans Pond Dam dam
R Colemans Pond Dam
R Colemans Pond Dam, located in Saluda, South Carolina, was completed in 1955 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet with a length of 700 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Mill Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was reported as poor, raising concerns about its structural integrity and overall safety. The inspection frequency is set at every five years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2017. The dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of emergencies.
With its picturesque location and vital role in supporting agricultural activities through irrigation, R Colemans Pond Dam serves as a significant water resource in the region. However, the dam's poor condition and lack of essential emergency preparedness measures underscore the importance of timely maintenance and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard both the dam's integrity and the surrounding environment from potential hazards. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in tracking the developments and improvements made to enhance the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure.
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 R Colemans Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 114 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 58 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 930 cfs | → |
| Broad River At Alston | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Whitmire | 279 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R Colemans Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
- Park Marina Drive 79, Newberry County
- Shull Island Boat Ramp
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
Campgrounds
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Brick House Campground
- Brick House
Fishing spots
Track R Colemans Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About R Colemans Pond Dam
Where does the data for R Colemans 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 R Colemans Pond Dam.