Mears Pond Dam dam
Mears Pond Dam
Mears Pond Dam, also known as Pauline Ford Anderson Dam, is a private dam located in Horry, South Carolina, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 890 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Cedar Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Mears Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in November 2014, with a frequency of every 5 years. The dam does not have any associated locks or spillways, and there are no emergency action plans in place. With a surface area of 13 acres, this dam serves as a recreational spot in the area.
While Mears Pond Dam may not pose a significant risk, its maintenance and regular inspections are crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the structure. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find this private dam a unique feature in the landscape of Horry, South Carolina, worth understanding and monitoring for any potential developments in the future.
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 Mears Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry | 327 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Boardman | 235 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River Near Longs | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mears Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Griffins Landing 10400, Horry County
- Ernest L. Anderson Bridge Marion County
- Huggins Landing Road 501, Horry County
- Lester Road Dillon County
- Lee's Landing
- Reaves Ferry Landing
Campgrounds
- Princess Ann - Lumber River State Park
- Little Pee Dee State Park
- Pea Ridge Campsite
- Piney Island Campsite
- Buck Landing Campsite
- Bass Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Track Mears Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mears Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mears 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 Mears Pond Dam.