Sanders Pond Dam dam
Sanders Pond Dam
Sanders Pond Dam, also known as Robert Connelly Dam 1, is a private-owned structure located in Allendale, South Carolina. Completed in 1925, this Earth-type dam stands at 8 feet tall and stretches 925 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 178.2 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Sanders Pond Dam is for recreation, providing a serene setting for water activities in the surrounding area.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Sanders Pond Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections with a low hazard potential. Although its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam remains structurally sound for its recreational function. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017. Despite its age, Sanders Pond Dam continues to offer a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and explore.
Situated along Duck Branch in the Savannah District, Sanders Pond Dam is a historic landmark that adds to the natural beauty of the region. With its modest surface area of 37 acres, this dam provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor recreation opportunities. As a vital part of the local landscape, Sanders Pond Dam exemplifies the importance of responsible dam management and conservation practices in sustaining water resources for future generations to enjoy.
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 Sanders Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | · | → |
| Salkehatchie River Near Miley | 53 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 4,710 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 160 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 209 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sanders Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Sanders Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sanders Pond Dam
Where does the data for Sanders 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 Sanders Pond Dam.