Hawkins Pond Dam
Hawkins Pond Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hawkins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hawkins Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David P Hawkins Sr (private). It impounds the Freshley Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Freshley Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.21670, -81.22910 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID P HAWKINS SR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01569 |
| Federal ID | SCD01569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |