Francine Cambell Dam 1 dam
Francine Cambell Dam 1
Francine Cambell Dam 1, located in Horry County, South Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1965 primarily for recreation purposes. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 2905 feet, this dam holds a normal storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a total storage of 265 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-LOOSING SWAMP river/stream, this dam presents a low hazard potential but has been assessed as being in poor condition during its last inspection in December 2017.
Despite its age and condition, Francine Cambell Dam 1 continues to provide recreational opportunities in the area, offering a surface area of 25 acres for water activities. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam is not associated with any federal agencies, and its maintenance and operation fall under the responsibility of the private owner.
Overall, Francine Cambell Dam 1 serves as a notable feature in the water resource landscape of South Carolina, contributing to the region's recreational infrastructure. As climate and water resource enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable practices in dam management, the condition and functionality of dams like Francine Cambell Dam 1 remain essential considerations for ensuring the safety and preservation of water resources in the area.
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 Francine Cambell Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 273 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,220 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,420 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Francine Cambell Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Lee's Landing
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Lester Road Dillon County
Track Francine Cambell Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Francine Cambell Dam 1
Where does the data for Francine Cambell Dam 1 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 Francine Cambell Dam 1.