Ackerman Pond Dam dam
Ackerman Pond Dam
Ackerman Pond Dam, also known as William C Morris Dam, is a private dam located in Williamsburg, South Carolina, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 430 feet, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-MURRAY SWAMP river/stream and is state-regulated by SC DHEC, ensuring that it is inspected, permitted, and enforced for safety compliance.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Ackerman Pond Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of February 2021. The dam has a regular inspection frequency of 3 years to monitor its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. While it does not have spillways or outlet gates, the dam provides a recreational surface area of 8 acres for enthusiasts to enjoy. The surrounding area offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Ackerman Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 50 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 603 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 6,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ackerman Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Tree Landing
- Sandhole Road, Georgetown
- Browns Ferry Road Georgetown County
- Forest Road 204 F, Jamestown
- Williamsburg County
- Sylvan L. Rosen Bridge Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Guilliard Lake
- Honey Hill Recreation Area
- Honey Hill
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Recreation Area
- Short Stay Navy Military
Fishing spots
Track Ackerman Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ackerman Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ackerman 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 Significant 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 Ackerman Pond Dam.