Shepherds Pond Dam
Shepherds Pond Dam is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Shepherds Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Shepherds Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J + G Sc Investments Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-fishing Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. 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 10/18/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-fishing Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73030, -80.99440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J + G SC INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01437 |
| Federal ID | SCD01437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |