Jim Crawford Dam dam
Jim Crawford Dam
Jim Crawford Dam, located in Marlboro, South Carolina, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 1989, this earth dam with a height of 28 feet serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 62.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. Situated on TR-WHITES CREEK, the dam is owned privately but regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, ensuring that it meets state inspection, permitting, and enforcement standards.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Jim Crawford Dam plays a crucial role in water conservation and flood control in the region. The dam's design, with a buttress core type and unknown foundations, reflects a commitment to sustainability and safety. With a last inspection date in October 2017 and an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam continues to be monitored for any potential risks or maintenance needs, demonstrating a proactive approach to dam safety and emergency preparedness.
As a key feature in the Wilmington District and with Congressman Tom Rice as the representative, Jim Crawford Dam serves as a vital asset for the community, offering recreational opportunities while safeguarding against potential water-related risks. Its presence highlights the importance of responsible dam management and the intersection between water resources, climate change, and public safety.
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 Jim Crawford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 43 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jim Crawford Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
Track Jim Crawford Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jim Crawford Dam
Where does the data for Jim Crawford 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 Jim Crawford Dam.