Bowers Pond Dam
Bowers Pond Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bowers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bowers Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-catawba River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-catawba River |
| Coordinates | 34.93260, -80.84460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01745 |
| Federal ID | SCD01745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |