Wayne Hooks Dam dam
Wayne Hooks Dam
Wayne Hooks Dam, located in Horry, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at 8 feet in height and spans 700 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Cartwheel Branch, providing a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Wayne Hooks Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in December 2017. Despite its modest size, the dam serves as a vital component in the local water management system, ensuring the availability of recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall ecological balance of the area. With its close proximity to Wilmington District, this dam offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking to immerse themselves in nature.
Although Wayne Hooks Dam may not be as imposing as some other structures, its role in providing recreational opportunities and regulating water flow on the Cartwheel Branch is essential for maintaining the environmental health of the region. As a privately owned facility with state regulation and inspection, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management in South Carolina. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wayne Hooks Dam offers a glimpse into the intricate balance between human recreation and natural preservation in the state.
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 Wayne Hooks Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,420 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,450 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne Hooks Dam.
Boat launches
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Lester Road Dillon County
- Lee's Landing
- Reaves Ferry Landing
Track Wayne Hooks Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wayne Hooks Dam
Where does the data for Wayne Hooks 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 Wayne Hooks Dam.