Lb Davidson Pond Dam dam
Lb Davidson Pond Dam
Lb Davidson Pond Dam, also known as Hugh Mcdowell Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Spartanburg, South Carolina along the TR-PACOLET RIVER. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, primarily serving the purposes of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in May 2017.
The dam, managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance. With a surface area of 6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, Lb Davidson Pond Dam provides recreational opportunities alongside its primary functions. However, the dam's condition assessment indicates the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to improve its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address the maintenance needs of dams like Lb Davidson Pond Dam to mitigate risks and ensure the sustainable management of water resources. By staying informed about the condition of such structures and advocating for necessary improvements, we can contribute to the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing demands on water resources.
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 Lb Davidson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 28 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lb Davidson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Shelby Mission Camp
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Vein Mountain Gold Camp & Carolina Emerald Mine
- Lucky Strike Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Lb Davidson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lb Davidson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lb Davidson 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
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