Berrys Pond Dam
Berrys Pond Dam is a dam located in Saluda County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Berrys Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Berrys Pond Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by John Faye Berry (private). It impounds the Tr-richland Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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. 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 10/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| River/Stream | Tr-richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.94180, -81.70250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JOHN FAYE BERRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01598 |
| Federal ID | SCD01598 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |