Mclaurins Millpond Dam dam
Mclaurins Millpond Dam
Mclaurins Millpond Dam, located in Marlboro, South Carolina, stands as a crucial water management structure regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). With a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 1430 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in flood control and water resource management in the region. However, recent inspections have raised concerns about its condition, as it has been rated as poor and with a high hazard potential.
The dam, constructed for an unspecified primary purpose, has not been modified in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans or risk assessments. Despite its critical role in the local water system, there is a pressing need for maintenance and potential rehabilitation to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Mclaurins Millpond Dam. With the last inspection conducted in September 2020 and a high hazard potential designation, stakeholders must prioritize the assessment and improvement of this essential water resource infrastructure to mitigate risks and safeguard surrounding communities from potential hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the status of structures like Mclaurins Millpond Dam to ensure their resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. By advocating for proper maintenance, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness measures, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and the protection of communities that rely on these critical infrastructure assets. Let's work together to address the challenges facing Mclaurins Millpond Dam and ensure its continued functionality for current and future generations.
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 Mclaurins Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 15 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 91 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 14 cfs | → |
| Lumber River At Lumberton | 120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclaurins Millpond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lester Road Dillon County
- Darlington County
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
Campgrounds
- Bass Lake Campground
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Cheraw State Park
- John Culberth Campsite
- H. Cooper Black
- Little Pee Dee State Park
Track Mclaurins Millpond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mclaurins Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Mclaurins Millpond 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 Mclaurins Millpond Dam.