Alderman Pond Dam dam
Alderman Pond Dam
Alderman Pond Dam, also known as Robert Alderman Dam, is a private earth dam located in Clarendon, South Carolina. Completed in 1950, this dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Standing at a height of 19 feet with a length of 420 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Alderman Pond Dam is currently in poor condition as assessed in November 2017. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every five years, with the last inspection date recorded in November 2017. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level of 3, risk management measures and emergency action preparedness details are currently unavailable. Situated along TR-Pen Branch and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), the dam offers a unique opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate factors in a recreational setting.
For those interested in exploring water infrastructure and its impact on the environment, Alderman Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in the realm of private dams. As efforts to ensure its structural integrity continue, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a way that balances human recreation with environmental conservation. With its historical significance and potential for future risk mitigation measures, Alderman Pond Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations in South Carolina's landscape.
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 Alderman Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Kingstree | 41 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 619 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Lynches River At Effingham | 159 cfs | → |
| Lynches River Near Bishopville | 123 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Quinby | 137 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alderman Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 260 Clarendon County
- Log Jam Road Clarendon County
- Clarendon County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Williamsburg County
Campgrounds
- Falcons Nest Military - Shaw Afb
- Poinsett State Park
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Santee State Park
- Lynches River County Park
- Lee State Natural Area
Fishing spots
Track Alderman Pond Dam 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 Alderman Pond Dam
Where does the data for Alderman 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 Alderman Pond Dam.