Reynolds Pond Dam
Reynolds Pond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reynolds Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Reynolds Pond Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by City Of Aiken (local government). It impounds the Shaw Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,154 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
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 12/22/2020.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Shaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.62020, -81.70390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CITY OF AIKEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00710 |
| Federal ID | SCD00710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |