Folks Pond Dam
Folks Pond Dam is a dam located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Folks Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Folks Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-sykes Swamp.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
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 08/24/2017.
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Undetermined HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| River/Stream | Tr-sykes Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.36280, -81.15220 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02814 |
| Federal ID | SCD02814 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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