Wildlife Lake No1 dam
Wildlife Lake No1
Wildlife Lake No1, also known as Wildlife Center Dam 1, is a state-owned recreational lake located in Hampton, South Carolina. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches for 525 feet, creating a surface area of 14 acres and a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wildlife Lake No1's condition assessment is rated as poor, with its last inspection dating back to November 2017. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), and it undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure public safety. While the dam has not experienced any major modifications over the years, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unspecified.
Wildlife Lake No1 serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, attracting visitors with its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human-engineered structures with natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of responsible dam management and maintenance in safeguarding both wildlife habitats and public safety.
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 Wildlife Lake No1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 8,430 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 17 cfs | → |
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | 0 cfs | → |
| Abercorn Cr (Water Intake) Nr Savannah | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 6,070 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Port Wentworth | 15,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wildlife Lake No1.
Boat launches
- Tommy Long Road 158, Rincon
- Rahn Station Road Effingham County
- Cohen's Bluff Road Allendale County
- Plant Mcintosh Road Effingham County
- Becks Ferry Road Jasper County
- Millstone Landing
Fishing spots
- Whittakers Pond
- Savannah River
- Little Black River
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Watson Pond
- Fishing From Bonito Bridge
Track Wildlife Lake No1 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 Wildlife Lake No1
Where does the data for Wildlife Lake No1 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 Wildlife Lake No1.