Pearson Pond Dam
Pearson Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pearson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pearson 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 Balbag Joseph;cynthia Melton;david Pearson Jr;deborah Hall;larry Neal Pearson;rose Storey (private). It impounds the Horse Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66520, -81.84760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BALBAG JOSEPH;CYNTHIA MELTON;DAVID PEARSON JR;DEBORAH HALL;LARRY NEAL PEARSON;ROSE STOREY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00872 |
| Federal ID | SCD00872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |