Honeysucker Pond Dam dam
Honeysucker Pond Dam
Honeysucker Pond Dam in Marlboro, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1950 for recreational purposes on Crooked Creek. Standing at 9 feet tall and 260 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, raising concerns for its structural integrity.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Honeysucker Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's maintenance and safety measures are crucial to prevent any potential hazards. Although no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been reported, the dam's location on Crooked Creek and its proximity to residential areas emphasize the importance of ensuring its stability and readiness for any emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of dam infrastructure and environmental conservation may find Honeysucker Pond Dam a compelling case study. Its historical significance as a recreational structure and its current condition assessment highlight the challenges in balancing human recreational needs with the preservation of natural water bodies. As efforts to mitigate climate change increase, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Honeysucker Pond Dam play a critical role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in South Carolina and beyond.
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 Honeysucker Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 96 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 18 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honeysucker Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cheraw State Park
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- H. Cooper Black
- Bass Lake Campground
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Aberdeen Town Lake
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About Honeysucker Pond Dam
Where does the data for Honeysucker 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 Honeysucker Pond Dam.