Parker Pond Dam dam
Parker Pond Dam
Parker Pond Dam, also known as Frank Ghent Dam, is a private dam located in Lancaster, South Carolina. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 485 feet. The primary purpose of Parker Pond Dam is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 213 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 168 acre-feet. The dam is located on TR-Bear Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of October 2017, Parker Pond Dam poses a moderate risk level according to the data. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has undergone inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) information is provided, the dam meets state regulatory requirements and has been deemed structurally sound for recreational purposes.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Parker Pond Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of private dam ownership and management. With its unique design and recreational focus, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the community while also highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Parker Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 24 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 8 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parker Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
Campgrounds
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Wateree Military
- Williams Farm
- Camp Longridge
Track Parker Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Parker Pond Dam
Where does the data for Parker 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 Parker Pond Dam.