Scott Derrick Pond Dam dam
Scott Derrick Pond Dam
Scott Derrick Pond Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, was completed in 1925 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community. This private earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, with a surface area of 8 acres. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam also plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the area.
The dam has been identified as having a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of its last inspection in 2013. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulates and inspects the dam to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in 2016, indicating the importance of preparedness and risk management for potential emergencies.
With the Little Turkey Creek running through its vicinity, Scott Derrick Pond Dam not only provides a serene recreational spot but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of dams like this are essential to ensure the safety of both the environment and nearby communities.
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 Scott Derrick Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Derrick Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Mccormick County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
Campgrounds
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lake Olmstead
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Track Scott Derrick Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scott Derrick Pond Dam
Where does the data for Scott Derrick Pond 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 Significant 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 Scott Derrick Pond Dam.