Mishoe Pond Dam dam
Mishoe Pond Dam
Mishoe Pond Dam, located in Horry, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily built for recreational purposes. Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 400 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-BUG SWAMP river or stream, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
Despite its recreational appeal, Mishoe Pond Dam has been rated as having a poor condition and significant hazard potential, as per its last inspection in December 2017. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), which conducts regular inspections and enforces state regulations to ensure public safety. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2010, and while it meets guidelines, there is a need for updated inundation maps and risk assessments to enhance emergency preparedness and risk management measures.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to enjoy Mishoe Pond Dam for its recreational opportunities, it is crucial to remain aware of its condition and safety measures. With its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the longevity and safety of this earth dam. The collaboration between the private owner, state regulatory agencies, and the community is vital in upholding the dam's integrity and protecting the surrounding environment for future generations to enjoy.
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 Mishoe Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 24 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,780 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 7 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mishoe Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Landing
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Waccamaw Lane 101, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
Track Mishoe Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mishoe Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mishoe 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 Significant 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 Mishoe Pond Dam.