Martin Pond Dam
Martin Pond Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Martin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Avx Greenville Llc;fairview Lake/waterton Homeowners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Payne Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 05/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Payne Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.70180, -82.24450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AVX GREENVILLE LLC;FAIRVIEW LAKE/WATERTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02906 |
| Federal ID | SCD02906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |