Wallace Boyd Pond Dam dam
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam, located in Laurens, South Carolina, serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, as well as recreation. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 535 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam is privately owned and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, with a fair condition assessment as of November 2020. Emergency action plans are in place, although the last revision was in June 2019. The dam is situated on Quaker Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its age, Wallace Boyd Pond Dam continues to serve its community effectively, providing essential water resources for various needs while also offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, balancing practical functions with environmental considerations and safety measures to ensure its continued operation for years to come.
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 Wallace Boyd Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 41 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 348 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 360 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Whitmire | 117 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 14 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wallace Boyd Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Broad River Road Newberry County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
Campgrounds
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Sedalia
- Sedalia Campground
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
Fishing spots
Track Wallace Boyd Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wallace Boyd Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wallace Boyd 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 Significant 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 Wallace Boyd Pond Dam.