Paul Swartz Pond Dam
Paul Swartz Pond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paul Swartz Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Paul Swartz Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christine S Taylor;tammy B Swartz, Kennedy Baylor Swartz, And Jamie E Swartz (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.62820, -81.48260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISTINE S TAYLOR;TAMMY B SWARTZ, KENNEDY BAYLOR SWARTZ, AND JAMIE E SWARTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02029 |
| Federal ID | SCD02029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |