Whaley Pond Dam dam
Whaley Pond Dam
Whaley Pond Dam, located in Berkeley, South Carolina, was completed in 1975 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 779 feet, creating a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-MOLLY BRANCH river or stream, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Whaley Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections every five years. The dam's condition was last assessed in November 2017 and was deemed as "Not Rated." Emergency action plans and risk assessments for the dam are currently not available, indicating a potential area for improvement in the future.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Whaley Pond Dam an intriguing site to explore due to its unique design and purpose. With its surrounding natural beauty and recreational opportunities, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management in balancing human needs with environmental conservation.
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 Whaley Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 5,270 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 350 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 521 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 638 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whaley Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Bushy Park Boat Landing
- Hatchery Boat Ramp Lake Moultrie
- State Highway 402 Berkeley County
- Ladson Road Summerville
- Russel Store Road Berkeley County
- Paradise Island Public Boat Landing
Campgrounds
- Foster Creek Rv Military
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Charleston Afb Rv Military
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp
- Givhans Ferry State Park
- Lake Aire Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Whaley Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whaley Pond Dam
Where does the data for Whaley 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 Whaley Pond Dam.