Tom Proctor Dam dam
Tom Proctor Dam
Tom Proctor Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, was completed in 1994 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation in the area. This private dam, standing at 30 feet high and 265 feet long, is primarily designated for fish and wildlife pond purposes, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam is in fair condition, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Tom Proctor Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 0 and outlet gates that serve its purpose effectively. With its location on the TR-Stevens Creek and its strategic design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and managing water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tom Proctor Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of human intervention and nature conservation. As a key component of the local landscape, this dam represents a harmonious balance between water management, wildlife preservation, and regulatory oversight. Its modest size, low hazard potential, and consistent maintenance make it a noteworthy example of sustainable infrastructure that benefits both the environment and the community it serves.
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 Tom Proctor Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 27 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 27 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,580 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom Proctor Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Mccormick County
Campgrounds
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Bussey Point Wilderness Area
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Tom Proctor Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tom Proctor Dam
Where does the data for Tom Proctor 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 Tom Proctor Dam.