Rivers Pond Dam dam
Rivers Pond Dam
Rivers Pond Dam, also known as Rivers/Sander Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Marlboro, South Carolina. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 543 feet in length along the TR-Crooked Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, covering an approximate surface area of 8 acres.
State regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Rivers Pond Dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential with fair condition as of the last inspection conducted in November 2017. Classified as a moderate risk structure, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is monitored for safety on a regular basis. While it does not have associated locks or gates, the dam serves as a recreational site for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Situated within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Pond Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its historical significance and current condition make it a valuable asset for the community, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam structures for both safety and recreational purposes.
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 Rivers 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 | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 96 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,880 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 Rivers Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cheraw State Park
- H. Cooper Black
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Bass Lake Campground
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- John Culberth Campsite
Fishing spots
- Baldwins Pond
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Aberdeen Town Lake
Track Rivers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rivers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rivers 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 Rivers Pond Dam.