Bridges Pond Dam dam
Bridges Pond Dam
Bridges Pond Dam, also known as John Beckham Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Lancaster, South Carolina. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 590 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 10 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bridges Pond Dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in October 2017. The dam is regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, there are no documented risk management measures or emergency action plans in place as of the most recent data update in April 2021.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bridges Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems. Its presence on TR-Camp Creek provides a recreational outlet for the local community, but its poor condition underscores the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding environment. As efforts continue to assess and address the structural integrity of Bridges Pond Dam, stakeholders are urged to consider the implications of climate change and ecological resilience in the management of this vital water resource.
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 Bridges Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 8 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 24 cfs | → |
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bridges Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Lancaster County
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
Campgrounds
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Wateree Military
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Camp Longridge
- Williams Farm
Fishing spots
Track Bridges 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 Bridges Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bridges 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 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 Bridges Pond Dam.