Catawba Newsprint Co Dam dam
Catawba Newsprint Co Dam
The Catawba Newsprint CO Dam, located in York, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes. Completed in 1955, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 130 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Situated on the Guyonmoore Creek, the dam offers a surface area of 12 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Catawba Newsprint CO Dam is currently rated as being in poor condition following a 2017 assessment. However, the dam remains under state regulation and inspection, with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control overseeing its maintenance and enforcement. With a regular inspection frequency of every 5 years, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unclear. As a significant structure contributing to the water resources of the area, the Catawba Newsprint CO Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our dams for both safety and environmental conservation purposes.
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 Catawba Newsprint Co Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 576 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 338 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 392 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Catawba Newsprint Co Dam.
Boat launches
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Boatshore Road York County
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Garner Creek
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
Track Catawba Newsprint Co Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Catawba Newsprint Co Dam
Where does the data for Catawba Newsprint Co 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 Catawba Newsprint Co Dam.