Palmer Pond Dam
Palmer Pond Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Palmer Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Palmer Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lindsay C Matthews (private). It impounds the Tr-sawneys Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-sawneys Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31820, -80.92500 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LINDSAY C MATTHEWS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00533 |
| Federal ID | SCD00533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |