Shehane Cabin Dam dam
Shehane Cabin Dam
Shehane Cabin Dam, also known as Wood Pond Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Calhoun, South Carolina. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 345 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Shehane Cabin Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. With a moderate risk level, measures for risk management are being evaluated to maintain the dam's structural integrity and safety standards. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam continues to serve as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat in the midst of nature along the TR-Warley Creek.
Shehane Cabin Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and ensuring public safety. As water enthusiasts explore the recreational opportunities provided by this structure, efforts are ongoing to mitigate any potential risks and uphold the dam's function for future generations. With its picturesque location and historical significance, Shehane Cabin Dam remains a focal point for those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate, and infrastructure management.
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 Shehane Cabin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 216 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 12 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 209 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 2,310 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shehane Cabin Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
- Santee Drive Orangeburg County
Campgrounds
- Poinsett State Park
- Bluff Campground
- Longleaf Campground
- Santee State Park
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Falcons Nest Military - Shaw Afb
Paddle runs
Track Shehane Cabin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shehane Cabin Dam
Where does the data for Shehane Cabin 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 Shehane Cabin Dam.