J A Holmes Pond Dam
J A Holmes Pond Dam is a dam located in Saluda County, South Carolina, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J A Holmes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of J A Holmes Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dubose Orchards Llc (private). It impounds the Dye Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| River/Stream | Dye Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.89690, -81.58830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DUBOSE ORCHARDS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01199 |
| Federal ID | SCD01199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |