Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1 dam
Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1
Burroughs and Chapin Dam 1, located in Horry, South Carolina, is a vital water resource structure in the region. The dam, with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the area. Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repair to ensure its long-term functionality.
Owned and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Burroughs and Chapin Dam 1 is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to uphold safety standards. The dam has a low hazard potential and a history of infrequent inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2017. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not clearly defined, suggesting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness.
As a water resource enthusiast, understanding the state and condition of structures like Burroughs and Chapin Dam 1 is crucial for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region. With a focus on enhancing safety, maintenance, and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can work towards securing the reliability and efficiency of this important water infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 24 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,780 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 251 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1.
Boat launches
- William H. Alford Bridge Horry County
- 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach
- Waccamaw Lane 101, Horry County
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Chris Anderson Landing
Track Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1
Where does the data for Burroughs And Chapin 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 Burroughs And Chapin Dam 1.