Hutto Pond Dam dam
Hutto Pond Dam
Hutto Pond Dam is a privately owned structure located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth-type dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 420 feet, provides a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2020, the dam poses a high hazard potential, requiring regular inspections every two years to ensure public safety.
Situated on the TR-EARLY BRANCH stream within the Savannah District, Hutto Pond Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The dam's design features a buttress core with an unlisted/unknown foundation, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to mitigate potential risks. With the potential for significant downstream impacts in the event of a failure, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are crucial aspects that require attention and adherence to guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hutto Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of recreational infrastructure and regulatory oversight in the context of dam safety. As a privately owned facility with state permitting and inspection requirements, the dam exemplifies the importance of proactive risk assessment and emergency preparedness in safeguarding communities and natural resources from the impacts of potential dam failures. In light of its high hazard potential and fair condition rating, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the continued safety and integrity of Hutto Pond Dam.
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 Hutto Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 222 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 215 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 217 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 214 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hutto Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Shillings Bridge Road Orangeburg County
- Savannah Highway Neeses
- Us 601 Calhoun County
- Landing Lane Calhoun County
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Bobcat Landing Road , 29003
Track Hutto Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hutto Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hutto 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 Hutto Pond Dam.