Lake Tabor Dam dam
Lake Tabor Dam
Lake Tabor Dam, also known as Tabor City Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Columbus, North Carolina, designed for recreational purposes. The dam, completed in 1999, stands at a structural height of 12 feet along the Grissett Swamp, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for enthusiasts in the area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of September 2018 was deemed satisfactory, ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding community.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Lake Tabor Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and operational efficiency. While the dam lacks specific dimensions such as volume, storage capacity, or surface area, it remains a vital component in the local water resource infrastructure. With the support of state agencies and consistent inspections, Lake Tabor Dam continues to serve as a crucial recreational hub for residents and visitors alike.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining dams like Lake Tabor Dam cannot be overstated. With a designated emergency action plan and regular assessments, the dam stands ready to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of its surroundings. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, understanding the role of structures like Lake Tabor Dam is essential in safeguarding our communities and adapting to the evolving challenges of a changing climate.
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 Lake Tabor Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 6 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 27 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 235 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 327 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 225 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Tabor Dam.
Boat launches
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Chris Anderson Landing
- Waccamaw Lane 101, Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Lee's Landing
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
Campgrounds
- Princess Ann - Lumber River State Park
- Pea Ridge Campsite
- Lee Ches's Beach House
- Piney Island Campsite
- Buck Landing Campsite
- Nice Walk Up Beach
Fishing spots
Track Lake Tabor Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Tabor Dam
Where does the data for Lake Tabor 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 High 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 Lake Tabor Dam.