Howles Trailer Park Dam dam
Howles Trailer Park Dam
Howles Trailer Park Dam, also known as Francine Cambell Dam 2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Horry, South Carolina. Completed in 1970, this dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 795 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 15 acres for leisure activities.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Howles Trailer Park Dam has a low hazard potential and is regulated by the state. The dam has not been rated for its condition as of yet, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Situated on the Dawsey Swamp, the dam adds to the natural beauty of the surrounding area and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking outdoor recreation opportunities.
Despite its modest size and simple design, Howles Trailer Park Dam plays a significant role in providing recreational amenities for the local community. With its tranquil setting and strategic location in Horry County, South Carolina, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and environmental stewardship in maintaining a sustainable and enjoyable climate for all to appreciate.
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 Howles Trailer Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 273 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,220 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,420 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Howles Trailer Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Lee's Landing
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
Track Howles Trailer Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Howles Trailer Park Dam
Where does the data for Howles Trailer Park 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 Howles Trailer Park Dam.