Logans Pond Dam dam
Logans Pond Dam
Logans Pond Dam, located in Chester, South Carolina, stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and serves as a vital water resource for the region. Completed in 1956, this private earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 615 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, offering a peaceful oasis for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Despite its important role in providing recreational opportunities, Logans Pond Dam has been flagged with significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in October 2019 revealed the need for improvements to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), which oversees permitting, inspection, and enforcement to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the importance of maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of dams like Logans Pond Dam. By implementing risk management measures, conducting regular inspections, and prioritizing maintenance efforts, we can ensure the long-term resilience and safety of these critical water structures. Let us work together to protect and preserve our precious water resources for future generations to enjoy.
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 Logans Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 893 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 24 cfs | → |
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 949 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Logans Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Boatshore Road York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
Campgrounds
- Chester State Park
- Ebenezer County Park
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
- Woods Ferry
- Sign Language
Track Logans Pond 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 Logans Pond Dam
Where does the data for Logans 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 Logans Pond Dam.