Winthrop University Dam dam
Winthrop University Dam
The Winthrop University Dam, located in York, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure overseen by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Standing at a height of 18 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of August 2017, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Owned by unspecified entities and not associated with any federal agencies, the Winthrop University Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Its construction date, dam type, and other specific details are not provided in the data. However, with its location in the Wilmington District and proximity to the Congressional District 05 of South Carolina, the dam's significance in maintaining water supply and regulating water flow cannot be understated. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are encouraged to monitor updates on this dam to stay informed about its operations and maintenance.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, the Winthrop University Dam serves as a key asset for water management in the area. With its moderate storage capacity and state regulatory oversight, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water security and flood control for the surrounding community. Monitoring its condition and any potential risks is crucial for maintaining the dam's effectiveness and safeguarding the region against water-related hazards. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the importance of structures like the Winthrop University Dam in sustaining a reliable water supply and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on the local ecosystem.
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 Winthrop University Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 853 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 7 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winthrop University Dam.
Boat launches
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Boatshore Road York County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
Campgrounds
- Ebenezer County Park
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Chester State Park
Track Winthrop University Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Winthrop University Dam
Where does the data for Winthrop University 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 Winthrop University Dam.