Conway Oxidation Pond 2 dam
Conway Oxidation Pond 2
Conway Oxidation Pond 2, located in Horry County, South Carolina, is a state-regulated water resource managed by SC DHEC. This oxidation pond serves a primary purpose that is not listed, and its construction details such as dam type and height indicate a low hazard potential. With a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, this facility ensures the efficient treatment and management of water resources in the region. The last inspection in December 2017 reported a satisfactory condition assessment and a low risk potential.
Despite the lack of detailed information on its exact purposes and design specifics, Conway Oxidation Pond 2 plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and environmental sustainability in South Carolina. The facility's ability to store 105 acre-feet of water on a normal basis highlights its importance for water resource management in the region. With regular inspections and state oversight, this pond ensures compliance with regulatory standards and contributes to the overall resilience of the local water infrastructure.
While additional data on the facility's operation and maintenance practices would provide a more comprehensive overview, the existing information underscores the significance of Conway Oxidation Pond 2 in safeguarding water resources in Horry County. Despite its modest size and limited hazard potential, this pond serves as a vital component of the region's water management system, ensuring the protection of local waterways and ecosystems. Ongoing monitoring and compliance with state regulations further enhance the reliability and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Conway Oxidation Pond 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 20 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 313 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 4 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conway Oxidation Pond 2.
Boat launches
- Lee's Landing
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
- Peachtree Landing
- Peachwood Court 4681, Myrtle Beach
- Benjamin E. Thrailkill, Jr. Bridge 6013, Socastee
Campgrounds
- Kampgrounds Of America Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach State Park
- Lee Ches's Beach House
- Nice Walk Up Beach
- Huntington Beach State Park
Paddle runs
Track Conway Oxidation Pond 2 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 Conway Oxidation Pond 2
Where does the data for Conway Oxidation Pond 2 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 Conway Oxidation Pond 2.