Hamp Holmes Pond Dam
Hamp Holmes 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 Hamp Holmes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hamp Holmes 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 Hamp Holmes Jr And Julia E Homes Co-trustees (private). It impounds the Buck Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Buck Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.75510, -81.85170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAMP HOLMES JR AND JULIA E HOMES CO-TRUSTEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00889 |
| Federal ID | SCD00889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |