Adams Pond Dam dam
Adams Pond Dam
Adams Pond Dam, located in York, South Carolina, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management for recreational purposes. Built in 1946, this private-owned Earth dam on Bullock Creek has a height of 26 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to create a recreational surface area of 7 acres, offering a tranquil escape for local residents and visitors alike.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Adams Pond Dam is subject to regular state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are crucial components in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential hazards.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the preservation and maintenance of dams like Adams Pond Dam are essential for sustainable water management and environmental resilience. With its historical significance and recreational value, this Earth dam serves as a reminder of the interconnected relationship between water resources, climate adaptation, and community safety in the face of 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 Adams Pond 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 | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 5 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 497 cfs | → |
| South Fork Catawba River At Lowell | 207 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Windy Gap Road Nr Shopton | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adams Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Boatshore Road York County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Garner Creek
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Ebenezer County Park
Track Adams Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Adams Pond Dam
Where does the data for Adams 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 High 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 Adams Pond Dam.