Cuttino Pond Dam dam
Cuttino Pond Dam
Cuttino Pond Dam, also known as Dorothy Thompson Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Clarendon, South Carolina. Completed in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at 11 feet tall and spans 243 feet in length, serving primarily for recreational purposes. Situated on the TR-TEARCOAT BRANCH river or stream, the dam has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 74 acre-feet and a normal storage of 27 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Cuttino Pond Dam's condition assessment in 2016 was marked as unsatisfactory. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). With a last inspection date in October 2016, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While there are no associated structures or emergency action plans documented for the dam, its location and purpose make it an important feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for Cuttino Pond Dam to have an updated and comprehensive emergency action plan in place to guide response efforts and protect downstream communities. Despite its unsatisfactory condition assessment, the dam's risk potential remains relatively low, but proactive risk management measures should be considered to prevent any potential hazards. With its historical significance and recreational value, Cuttino Pond Dam serves as an important landmark in Clarendon, South Carolina, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, water resources, and climate considerations in the region.
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 Cuttino Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Kingstree | 39 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 602 cfs | → |
| Lynches River Near Bishopville | 118 cfs | → |
| Lynches River At Effingham | 154 cfs | → |
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cuttino Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 260 Clarendon County
- Log Jam Road Clarendon County
- Clarendon County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
Campgrounds
- Falcons Nest Military - Shaw Afb
- Poinsett State Park
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Lee State Natural Area
- Santee State Park
- Lynches River County Park
Paddle runs
Track Cuttino Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cuttino Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cuttino 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 Cuttino Pond Dam.