Allsbrook Pond Dam dam
Allsbrook Pond Dam
Allsbrook Pond Dam, also known as A B Allsbrook Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Horry, South Carolina. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 1510 feet in length, offering 66 acre-feet of storage capacity for recreational purposes. Situated on the TR-HELLHOLE SWAMP river system, the dam is regulated by SC DHEC and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure public safety.
Despite its recreational benefits, Allsbrook Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of December 2020. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear, raising concerns for potential risks and safety protocols in case of emergencies. With the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment in mind, continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Allsbrook Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of recreational infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and hazard management in the context of dam safety. Its location, design, and historical significance offer valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing demands for sustainable development.
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 Allsbrook Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 294 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 19 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 3 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,890 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Allsbrook Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Landing
- Reaves Ferry Landing
- Waccamaw Lane 101, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Chris Anderson Landing
- Fiddlehead Way 1031, Horry County
Track Allsbrook Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Allsbrook Pond Dam
Where does the data for Allsbrook 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 High 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 Allsbrook Pond Dam.