Whitestone 1 Pond Dam dam
Whitestone 1 Pond Dam
Whitestone 1 Pond Dam, also known as Basf Wyandotte Corp Dam 1, is a private earth dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the TR-RICHLAND CREEK. Completed in 1964, this recreational structure stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 382 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 3 acres and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Whitestone 1 Pond Dam has been deemed to be in poor condition as of its last inspection in June 2017. The dam is under state regulation and inspection by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, with state permitting and enforcement in place. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 50 acre-feet, serving as a picturesque spot for recreation enthusiasts in the area.
Situated within the Charleston District, Whitestone 1 Pond Dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for safety and environmental preservation. Its historic significance and recreational value make it a focal point for those interested in the intersection of water management, infrastructure maintenance, and ecological sustainability.
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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 29 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 81 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 51 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 8 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitestone 1 Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Anchor Park
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Woods Ferry
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Whitestone 1 Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whitestone 1 Pond Dam
Where does the data for Whitestone 1 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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam.