Jw King Pond Dam dam
Jw King Pond Dam
Jw King Pond Dam, located in Florence, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam that was completed in 1970 for the primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 15 feet tall and stretching 1055 feet in length, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 229 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-GREAT PEE DEE RIVER, this dam plays a vital role in providing water resources for recreational activities in the area.
Despite its importance for recreation, the dam is currently in poor condition and poses a low hazard potential. The last inspection in November 2017 revealed this assessment, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure the safety and longevity of the structure. With the state of South Carolina regulating and permitting the dam, it is crucial for stakeholders and authorities to work together to address the maintenance issues and uphold the safety standards required for such a critical water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the proper upkeep of dams like Jw King Pond Dam to mitigate risks and ensure the sustainability of water sources for future generations. By staying informed and engaged with the regulatory agencies overseeing these structures, enthusiasts can contribute to the safeguarding of water resources and the preservation of natural habitats that rely on them.
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 Jw King Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 757 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 3,980 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 1,840 cfs | → |
| Lynches River At Effingham | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 3,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jw King Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Browns Ferry Road Georgetown County
- Peachtree Landing
- Lee's Landing
- Enterprise Landing
Fishing spots
Track Jw King Pond 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 Jw King Pond Dam
Where does the data for Jw King 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 Jw King Pond Dam.