Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 dam
Blake Plant Pond Dam 2
Blake Plant Pond Dam 2, also known as Groton Plantation Dam 2, is a private-owned structure located in Hampton, South Carolina. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches over 400 feet in length. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet and a surface area of 32 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 has been assessed to be in poor condition as of November 2017. The dam is state-regulated and under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam is situated on the Long Branch river and is part of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would be interested in monitoring the condition of Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 due to its importance for recreational purposes and its potential impact on the surrounding environment. With its proximity to the Long Branch river, ensuring the structural integrity of this dam is crucial for both water management and conservation efforts in the region. As the dam continues to age, it will be essential to implement risk management measures and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the community and the ecosystem.
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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 6,070 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | 0 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 8,430 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Salkehatchie River Near Miley | 337 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blake Plant Pond Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Cohen's Bluff Road Allendale County
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Rahn Station Road Effingham County
- Plant Mcintosh Road Effingham County
Fishing spots
Track Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 2
Where does the data for Blake Plant Pond Dam 2 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 2.