Lake Haigler Dam dam
Lake Haigler Dam
Lake Haigler Dam, located in York, South Carolina, was completed in 1941 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts in the area. The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core types, stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches for 475 feet, creating a surface area of 37 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 474 acre-feet, the dam provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities.
Managed by a private entity, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The last inspection in December 2019 confirmed its stability, further solidifying its reputation as a safe and enjoyable water resource for the community.
Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Steele Creek, Lake Haigler Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape in nature. With its modest size and well-maintained facilities, the dam offers a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area while engaging in a variety of water-based activities. As a vital part of the local ecosystem and a hub for recreational opportunities, Lake Haigler Dam continues to be a cherished asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Lake Haigler Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 853 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 7 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 39 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 22 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Haigler Dam.
Boat launches
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Boatshore Road York County
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
Track Lake Haigler 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 Lake Haigler Dam
Where does the data for Lake Haigler 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 Lake Haigler Dam.