Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam dam
Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam
Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam, also known as Thomas Wannamaker Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 630 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for water activities and wildlife observation in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in July 2017. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. While the dam's structural integrity may be a concern, its surrounding environment of TR-CAW CAW SWAMP adds to its ecological significance.
With its historical construction and continued use for recreational purposes, Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam serves as a vital part of the local landscape in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, maintaining the integrity of dams like this one is crucial for ensuring safety, water supply, and environmental sustainability in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 389 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 387 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 381 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 423 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 59 cfs | → |
About Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam
Where does the data for Te Wannamaker Pond 2 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 below 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.
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.