Adams Pond Dam
Adams Pond Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Adams Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Adams Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Carolina Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 08/23/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.91760, -80.94820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00577 |
| Federal ID | SCD00577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |