Whitestone 2 Pond Dam dam
Whitestone 2 Pond Dam
Whitestone 2 Pond Dam, also known as Basf Wyandotte Corp Dam 2, is a private dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Completed in 1966, this Earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 390 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 58 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 4 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was rated as poor. It is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with the state conducting regular inspections, monitoring, and enforcement to ensure safety standards are maintained. The last inspection took place in June 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. Although the dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps status were not specified, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness may need to be addressed to enhance the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of climate variability and changing water resource conditions.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Whitestone 2 Pond Dam can appreciate its recreational benefits while also recognizing the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water infrastructure in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a private dam regulated by the state, collaboration between owners, regulators, and community stakeholders is essential to address any identified deficiencies and implement necessary measures to enhance resilience and mitigate potential risks associated with this critical water resource asset.
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 2 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 28 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitestone 2 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 2 Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whitestone 2 Pond Dam
Where does the data for Whitestone 2 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 2 Pond Dam.