Keasler's Pond Dam
Keasler's Pond Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Keasler's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Keasler's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by M J And Claudia R Powell (private). It impounds the Tr-mud Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57180, -82.98000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | M J AND CLAUDIA R POWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01630 |
| Federal ID | SCD01630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |