Loris Oxidation Pond Dam dam
Loris Oxidation Pond Dam
Loris Oxidation Pond Dam, also known as the City of Loris Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Horry, South Carolina. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 2640 feet, completed in the year 1965. The dam serves as an essential component for managing water resources in the area, with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a normal storage of 45 acre-feet.
Situated on the TR-Pleasant Meadow Swamp offstream, the Loris Oxidation Pond Dam plays a vital role in regulating water levels and ensuring water supply sustainability in the region. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam maintains a low hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017. While the dam has not undergone modifications in recent years, it continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like the Loris Oxidation Pond Dam is crucial for safeguarding our natural resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, monitoring and maintaining dams like this one are essential for ensuring the safety and resilience of our water systems amidst evolving environmental challenges.
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 Loris Oxidation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 24 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 7 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loris Oxidation Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Waccamaw Lane 101, Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Lee's Landing
- Chris Anderson Landing
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
Track Loris Oxidation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loris Oxidation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Loris Oxidation 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 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 Loris Oxidation Pond Dam.