McBride Pond Dam, also known as Floyd McBride Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Chesterfield, South Carolina.
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Built in 1970 with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 1380 feet. It has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-JUNIPER CREEK, under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed it to be in poor condition, with a moderate risk level assigned. The inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or associated structures. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for McBride Pond Dam are currently unavailable, indicating potential gaps in emergency preparedness for this recreational structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, McBride Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1380 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JUNIPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
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2460cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
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108cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
121cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
350cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
443cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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H. Cooper Black
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Cheraw State Park
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Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
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