Hendricks Pond Dam dam
Hendricks Pond Dam
Hendricks Pond Dam, also known as Charlie E Hendricks Dam, is a private dam located in Laurens, South Carolina, along the TR-WALNUT CREEK. Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 345 feet, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by the SC DHEC and regulated by the state of South Carolina, Hendricks Pond Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment are in need of further development, as its condition poses a moderate risk level. With its scenic surroundings and potential for recreational activities, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community. However, ongoing inspections and risk management measures are necessary to address its poor condition and mitigate potential hazards.
Despite its aging infrastructure and condition concerns, Hendricks Pond Dam remains a significant feature along the TR-WALNUT CREEK, offering recreational opportunities and water storage in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to advocate for the proper maintenance and management of dams like Hendricks Pond to ensure their safety, functionality, and long-term sustainability. By staying informed and engaged in the upkeep of these vital structures, we can help protect our valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Hendricks Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,780 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 89 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 665 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 22 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hendricks Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Denver Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Lightwood Log Creek
Track Hendricks Pond Dam 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 Hendricks Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hendricks 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 Hendricks Pond Dam.