Gibson Pond Dam dam
Gibson Pond Dam
Gibson Pond Dam, located in York, South Carolina, was completed in 1957 and serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 81.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 47 feet. While primarily built for irrigation needs, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for the community.
Managed by a private owner, Gibson Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring that it meets state standards for safety and operation. The dam's condition assessment in December 2019 rated it as fair, with a high hazard potential due to its location. Despite the potential risks, the dam continues to provide essential water resources for the region's agricultural needs.
With its earth construction and stone core, Gibson Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in South Carolina. As climate change continues to impact water availability, dams like Gibson Pond play a critical role in ensuring a sustainable supply for both irrigation and recreational purposes in the region.
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 Gibson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 853 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 39 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 22 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 7 cfs | → |
| Coffey Creek Nr Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gibson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Boatshore Road York County
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Ebenezer County Park
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Cane Creek Park
Track Gibson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gibson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Gibson 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 High 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 Gibson Pond Dam.