Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2 dam
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2, also known as Prescott Plantation Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Built in 1900 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 6130 feet, with a storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-HUSPA Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite its low hazard potential, Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2 is currently in poor condition according to a 2017 assessment. The dam has a history of inspections, with the last one taking place in November 2017. While it is regularly inspected, the dam is in need of maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam lacks emergency action plans and risk management measures, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resources infrastructure in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the significance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2 to prevent potential hazards and ensure public safety. By addressing the poor condition of this dam and implementing necessary risk management measures, we can better protect our communities and water resources in the face of changing climatic conditions. It is essential for all stakeholders, including private dam owners, regulatory agencies, and the public, to work together to safeguard our water infrastructure and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.
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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton | · | → |
| Savannah River Near Clyo | 4,860 cfs | → |
| Salkehatchie River Near Miley | 60 cfs | → |
| Abercorn Cr (Water Intake) Nr Savannah | 2,920 cfs | → |
| Savannah River Near Port Wentworth | 6,810 cfs | → |
| Ebenezer Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2.
Track Tomotley 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2
Where does the data for Tomotley 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam 2.