Crowfield Plantation Dam dam
Crowfield Plantation Dam
Crowfield Plantation Dam in South Carolina is a private earth dam completed in 1990 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans a length of 737 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 511 acre-feet. Situated on the Huckhole Swamp, the dam offers a surface area of 73 acres for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is inspected every five years and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of December 2017. While no specific spillway type is listed, the dam's associated structures and discharge capabilities are not provided in the data. With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, Crowfield Plantation Dam serves as a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, offering a serene escape and recreational opportunities for the local community in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, its maintenance and emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), have not been explicitly documented in the data. Despite this, the dam continues to fulfill its role in water management and recreation, contributing to the environmental and social well-being of the region. As climate change impacts water resources, the resilience and sustainability of dams like Crowfield Plantation become increasingly crucial in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of water-related activities for future generations.
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 Crowfield Plantation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 850 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 585 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 193 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crowfield Plantation Dam.
Boat launches
- Ladson Road Summerville
- Bushy Park Boat Landing
- State Highway 402 Berkeley County
- Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp
- Hatchery Boat Ramp Lake Moultrie
- Simmons Street Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Foster Creek Rv Military
- Charleston Afb Rv Military
- Lake Aire Rv Park
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Givhans Ferry State Park
- James Island
Fishing spots
Track Crowfield Plantation Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Crowfield Plantation Dam
Where does the data for Crowfield Plantation 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 Crowfield Plantation Dam.