Lindenzweig Pond Dam dam
Lindenzweig Pond Dam
Lindenzweig Pond Dam in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes. The earth dam, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 525 feet, creates a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet of water. Situated on Hanging Rock Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in October 2017. Despite its condition, the dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, offering a surface area of 9 acres for various water-based activities.
State regulated and permitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Lindenzweig Pond Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to have some potential vulnerabilities that may require risk management measures in the future. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness protocols, such as an Emergency Action Plan, it remains a popular destination for water enthusiasts in the region.
Owned by a private entity, Lindenzweig Pond Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Despite its poor condition assessment, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and water storage in the area. As discussions around dam safety and maintenance grow increasingly important, Lindenzweig Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of water 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 Lindenzweig Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 3,960 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 270 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 43 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 457 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindenzweig Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Lancaster County
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
Campgrounds
- Wateree Military
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Camp Longridge
- Cane Creek Park
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lindenzweig Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lindenzweig Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lindenzweig 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 Lindenzweig Pond Dam.