Hills Creek Wcd Dam dam
Hills Creek Wcd Dam
Hills Creek WCD Dam, located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam boasts a height of 33 feet and a length of 295 feet, with a storage capacity of 2803 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, although it also serves as a recreational area for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the dam is subject to regular state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2017, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating. With a history of effective risk management measures, the dam continues to be a crucial asset in safeguarding the area from potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Hills Creek WCD Dam represents a harmonious blend of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its presence along the Hills Creek river not only mitigates flood risks but also provides a recreational oasis for locals and visitors alike. As a symbol of effective collaboration between government agencies and private owners, this dam serves as a model for sustainable water resource management in South Carolina.
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 Hills Creek Wcd Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 19 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Stanfield | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hills Creek Wcd Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Williams Farm
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Baldwins Pond
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Hills Creek Wcd Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hills Creek Wcd Dam
Where does the data for Hills Creek Wcd 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 Hills Creek Wcd Dam.