Rogers Pond Dam dam
Rogers Pond Dam
Located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, the Rogers Pond Dam stands tall as a private earth dam constructed in 1968 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 12 feet and stretching 230 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet with a normal storage of 73 acre-feet. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Situated on Black Creek and overseen by private owners, the Rogers Pond Dam provides not only a picturesque recreational spot but also serves as a vital component in the local water resource management system. With a surface area of 20 acres, the dam offers visitors a tranquil setting for outdoor activities while also contributing to the conservation and regulation of water flow in the area. The dam's last inspection in October 2017 deemed its condition as fair, prompting regular inspections every five years to maintain its operational efficiency.
With a history dating back over five decades, the Rogers Pond Dam remains a significant landmark in South Carolina's water infrastructure. Managed by the private sector and meeting state regulatory standards, the dam continues to play a crucial role in both recreational enjoyment and water resource management. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, the preservation and maintenance of such structures are essential for ensuring sustainable and resilient water systems in the face of changing climates and environmental challenges.
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 Rogers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Near Mcbee | 23 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Hartsville | 39 cfs | → |
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Near Norwood | 139 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 3,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Williams Farm
- Cane Creek Park
- Cheraw State Park
- H. Cooper Black
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
Track Rogers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rogers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rogers 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 Rogers Pond Dam.