Sikes Pond Dam
Sikes Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sikes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sikes Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carson's Farm And Garden (private). It impounds the Sikes Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 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 03/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Sikes Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.76020, -80.83210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CARSON'S FARM AND GARDEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02623 |
| Federal ID | SCD02623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |