Boyds Pond Dam
Boyds Pond Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boyds Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Boyds Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rainbow Farms Of Richland County, Llc (private). It impounds the Toms Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 705 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Toms Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.91800, -80.75590 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAINBOW FARMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00592 |
| Federal ID | SCD00592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |