Kiawah Island Bass Pond dam
Kiawah Island Bass Pond
Kiawah Island Bass Pond is a picturesque water resource nestled in Charleston, South Carolina, offering a serene habitat for bass and other aquatic life. With a storage capacity of 228 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres, this man-made pond provides a tranquil setting for fishing and wildlife observation. Despite its scenic beauty, the pond's condition assessment reveals a poor rating, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvement.
The dam at Kiawah Island Bass Pond stands at a height of 10 feet, serving as a vital structure for water retention and management. While the hazard potential of the pond is currently listed as undetermined, its poor condition assessment warrants attention and possible restoration efforts. With its critical role in the local ecosystem, the pond's maintenance is essential to ensure the continued health of the surrounding environment and wildlife.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore Kiawah Island Bass Pond, they are met with a serene oasis that beckons for conservation and preservation. With its rich biodiversity and potential for recreational activities, this hidden gem in Charleston, South Carolina, presents an opportunity for stewardship and sustainable management. By addressing the pond's maintenance needs and enhancing its ecological value, enthusiasts can contribute to the longevity and vibrancy of this natural treasure.
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 Kiawah Island Bass Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 3,700 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 477 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 856 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 1,570 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiawah Island Bass Pond.
Boat launches
- Sol Legare Public Boat Landing
- Folly River Boat Ramp
- Steamboat Landing
- Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp
- Live Oak Boat Landing
- Simmons Street Mount Pleasant
Fishing spots
- Four Poles Park Dock
- Fishing From Bonito Bridge
- Gator Pond
- Lower Nebo Pond
- Upper Nebo Pond
- Middle Nebo Pond
Track Kiawah Island Bass Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kiawah Island Bass Pond
Where does the data for Kiawah Island Bass Pond 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 Undetermined 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 Kiawah Island Bass Pond.