Davis Pond Dam
Davis Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Davis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vincent R And Meredith K Schmidt (private). It impounds the Tr-simmons Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-simmons Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42110, -81.90040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VINCENT R AND MEREDITH K SCHMIDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02992 |
| Federal ID | SCD02992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |