Tylers Pond Dam
Tylers Pond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tylers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Tylers Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin E And Jennifer P Finch (private). It impounds the Hunter Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/15/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Hunter Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.55260, -81.40920 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KEVIN E AND JENNIFER P FINCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01997 |
| Federal ID | SCD01997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |