Smiths Pond
Smiths Pond is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Smiths Pond
The primary purpose of Smiths Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 107 Ladson Llc Et Al;ayer-dent Inc;dunean Ventures Llc;nai Earle Furman;reedy Run Real Estate Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-bush River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 10/02/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-bush River |
| Coordinates | 34.35480, -81.78510 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 107 LADSON LLC ET AL;AYER-DENT INC;DUNEAN VENTURES LLC;NAI EARLE FURMAN;REEDY RUN REAL ESTATE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01668 |
| Federal ID | SCD01668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |