Eaddy Pond Dam dam
Eaddy Pond Dam
Eaddy Pond Dam, also known as Jezra Eaddy Pond Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Florence, South Carolina. Completed in 1955, this earth-type dam stands at 11 feet high and spans 470 feet in length, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, the dam overlooks the TR-LAKE SWAMP river or stream, offering visitors a serene and picturesque landscape to enjoy.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Eaddy Pond Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). Its last inspection took place in June 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years. While the dam's condition is currently deemed "Not Rated", there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and risk assessment measures have yet to be fully documented. The dam's historical significance and minimal environmental impact make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate in the heart of South Carolina.
Eaddy Pond Dam's peaceful surroundings and recreational significance offer a unique blend of natural beauty and human-made infrastructure. As a privately-owned entity with a focus on leisure activities, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management. With its unobtrusive presence and low hazard potential, this structure serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving climate 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 Eaddy Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lynches River At Effingham | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 338 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 3,980 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 3,710 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 757 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Quinby | 244 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eaddy Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Ferry Road Georgetown County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Pine Tree Landing
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Williamsburg County
Fishing spots
Track Eaddy Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eaddy Pond Dam
Where does the data for Eaddy 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 Eaddy Pond Dam.