Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam dam
Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam
Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam, also known as Cal-Maine Foods Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Kershaw, South Carolina. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 10 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Although classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan prepared to date. With the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control overseeing its regulation, inspection, and enforcement, efforts are likely underway to address any safety concerns and ensure the long-term viability of Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Located on the TR-Jumping Gully river or stream, Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam provides a valuable water resource for the surrounding area. With its uncontrolled spillway and buttress core, the dam serves as a vital structure for managing water flow and storage. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it will be essential to monitor and maintain dams like Dew Fresh Pond 2 to ensure their resilience and effectiveness in the face of changing weather patterns and increased demand for water resources.
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 Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 43 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 46 cfs | → |
| Lynches River Near Bishopville | 136 cfs | → |
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 3,960 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 270 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 457 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Lancaster County
Campgrounds
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Wateree Military
- Lee State Natural Area
- H. Cooper Black
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Cheraw State Park
Fishing spots
Track Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam
Where does the data for Dew Fresh Pond 2 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 Dew Fresh Pond 2 Dam.