Freemans Pond Dam dam
Freemans Pond Dam
Freemans Pond Dam, also known as Mabel Freeman Coker Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Richland, South Carolina. Completed in 1955, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 500 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 16 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Freemans Pond Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of March 2017. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with regular inspections conducted to ensure compliance with state regulations. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as very high, indicating the need for robust risk management measures to mitigate any potential issues.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Freemans Pond Dam will find it to be an intriguing structure situated along the TR-Wateree River. With its controlled spillway and recreational focus, the dam serves as a vital component of the local community's infrastructure. However, its poor condition and high-risk rating highlight the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to safeguard against any potential threats to surrounding areas and inhabitants.
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 Freemans Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 27 cfs | → |
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 3,960 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 4 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 2,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Freemans Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
Track Freemans Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Freemans Pond Dam
Where does the data for Freemans 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 Freemans Pond Dam.