Morrels Pond Dam
Morrels Pond Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Morrels Pond Dam
Morrels Pond Dam is a dam in Richland, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Arthur L Gross Jr (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.95420, -80.82920 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ARTHUR L GROSS JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00586 |
| Federal ID | SCD00586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |