Thomas Mccants Dam dam
Thomas Mccants Dam
Thomas Mccants Dam, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 1900 feet, spans the TR-MIDDLE PEN SWAMP river or stream. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in July 2017. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres.
With the Savannah District of the USACE overseeing the dam, it is important to note that the dam is state regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Even though the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, there are concerns regarding its structural integrity and maintenance due to its poor condition assessment. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the updates on the dam's condition, inspection frequency, and any risk management measures that may be implemented to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
In light of the data provided, it is crucial for stakeholders to stay informed about the Thomas Mccants Dam's status and any potential risks associated with its operation. With the dam located in a state-regulated area and under the oversight of the USACE, continued monitoring and adherence to safety guidelines are essential to prevent any potential hazards and ensure the sustainable use of this water resource for recreational purposes in the Orangeburg, South Carolina area.
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 Thomas Mccants Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 234 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 238 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 235 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 226 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 638 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomas Mccants Dam.
Boat launches
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
- Santee Drive Orangeburg County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Shillings Bridge Road Orangeburg County
Campgrounds
- Santee State Park
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Poinsett State Park
- Bluff Campground
- Longleaf Campground
- Colleton State Park
Paddle runs
Track Thomas Mccants Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thomas Mccants Dam
Where does the data for Thomas Mccants 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 Thomas Mccants Dam.