Walter And Susan Shealy Dam dam
Walter And Susan Shealy Dam
The Walter and Susan Shealy Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1930 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational site along Hellhole Creek. With a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 640 feet, the earth structure provides storage capacity for 60 acre-feet of water. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Walter and Susan Shealy Dam meets regulatory guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to visit and enjoy.
Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Walter and Susan Shealy Dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors seeking outdoor recreation. With its picturesque location and historical significance, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining water resources for both practical and leisure purposes 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 Walter And Susan Shealy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 169 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 764 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Broad River At Alston | 3,640 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walter And Susan Shealy Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Shull Island Boat Ramp
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
Campgrounds
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Boggy Campground
- Aiken State Park
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track Walter And Susan Shealy Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walter And Susan Shealy Dam
Where does the data for Walter And Susan Shealy 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 Walter And Susan Shealy Dam.