Lloyd Baxley Dam dam
Lloyd Baxley Dam
Lloyd Baxley Dam, located in Georgetown, South Carolina, was completed in 1994 and serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes. This private-owned dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 415 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 51.2 acre-feet. Situated on TR-BLACK MINGO CREEK, this earth-type dam with a buttress core type covers a surface area of 16 acres and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, Lloyd Baxley Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and overall condition. The most recent assessment in December 2017 rated the dam's condition as fair, indicating that necessary maintenance and upkeep are being carried out to uphold its reliability. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, suggesting a potential focus area for further improvement and preparedness in case of any unforeseen events.
With its vital role in sustaining irrigation activities in the region, Lloyd Baxley Dam underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water availability and quality, the upkeep and regulation of structures like Lloyd Baxley Dam are essential in ensuring the continued sustainability and resilience of water resources in South Carolina and beyond.
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 Lloyd Baxley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 1,840 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 338 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 6,660 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 757 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lloyd Baxley Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Ferry Road Georgetown County
- Pine Tree Landing
- Pringle Ferry Road 999, Georgetown
- Sylvan L. Rosen Bridge Georgetown
- East Bay Street 354, Georgetown
- 3rd Street, Pawleys Island
Campgrounds
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Guilliard Lake
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Recreation Area
- Myrtle Beach State Park
- Kampgrounds Of America Myrtle Beach
Fishing spots
Track Lloyd Baxley Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lloyd Baxley Dam
Where does the data for Lloyd Baxley 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 Lloyd Baxley Dam.