Mcleods Pond Dam dam
Mcleods Pond Dam
Mcleods Pond Dam, located in Sumter, South Carolina, was completed in 1960 and serves the primary purpose of debris control along the TR-RAFTING CREEK. This earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 345 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. While also offering recreational opportunities, the dam is state-regulated by SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential, Mcleods Pond Dam received an unsatisfactory condition assessment during its last inspection in April 2017. The dam has a moderate risk rating and is in need of further risk management measures to address potential issues. With its uncontrolled spillway type and limited emergency preparedness measures, stakeholders and environmental enthusiasts are urged to monitor the dam's condition and advocate for necessary improvements to mitigate risks and protect the surrounding ecosystem.
As a private-owned structure, Mcleods Pond Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and controlling debris in the area. Its significance extends beyond simple flood control, offering recreational benefits while also highlighting the importance of sustainable dam management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing maintenance and risk assessment efforts to ensure the long-term viability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Mcleods Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 3,960 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Lynches River Near Bishopville | 136 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 27 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcleods Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- Us 601 Calhoun County
Track Mcleods 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 Mcleods Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mcleods 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 Mcleods Pond Dam.