Clark Pond Dam
Clark Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clark Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Clark Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chalmers A Carr Iii;chalmers R Carr Iii (private). It impounds the Paces Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Paces Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.73000, -81.84270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHALMERS A CARR III;CHALMERS R CARR III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01695 |
| Federal ID | SCD01695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |