Bennetts Pond Dam dam
Bennetts Pond Dam
Bennetts Pond Dam, located in Colleton, South Carolina, stands as a vital structure on the TR-ASHEPOO RIVER, offering not only recreational opportunities but also serving as a key component in the management of water resources in the area. Built in 1971, this earth dam with a height of 11 feet and a length of 380 feet provides a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 117 acre-feet. Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential updates to ensure its continued functionality.
Managed by a private owner, Bennetts Pond Dam falls under state regulatory oversight by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with the dam being subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures. Although classified with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment raises concerns about its structural integrity and long-term sustainability. With the last inspection conducted in November 2017, it is crucial for stakeholders to address the identified issues and implement necessary risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, Bennetts Pond Dam emerges as a focal point for discussions on dam safety, maintenance, and the importance of efficient water management. With its strategic location and role in recreation and water storage, the dam presents both opportunities and challenges in balancing human needs with environmental preservation. By prioritizing regular inspections, maintenance efforts, and risk assessment protocols, stakeholders can ensure the longevity and safety of Bennetts Pond Dam for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.
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 Bennetts Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 477 cfs | → |
| Salkehatchie River Near Miley | 60 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | · | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 215 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 217 cfs | → |
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 3,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennetts Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Bennetts Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bennetts Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bennetts 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 Bennetts Pond Dam.