Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50 dam
Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 50, also known as Daves, is a significant earth dam located in York, South Carolina. Constructed in 1970 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 215 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters along the TR-Fishing Creek.
Maintained by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fishing Creek WCD Dam 50 has a storage capacity of 326 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in February 2020. With a moderate risk rating and emergency action plan in place, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community and environment along Fishing Creek.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fishing Creek WCD Dam 50 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. With its strategic location, design features, and regulatory oversight by SC DHEC, this dam exemplifies the vital role that such structures play in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability 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 Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 576 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50.
Boat launches
- Boatshore Road York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Ebenezer County Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Chester State Park
- Garner Creek
Track Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50 in the Snoflo app
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About Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50
Where does the data for Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50 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 Fishing Creek Wcd Dam 50.