Coopers Large Pond Dam
Coopers Large Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Coopers Large Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Coopers Large Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sue C Willis Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 09/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.62660, -82.12430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SUE C WILLIS TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03020 |
| Federal ID | SCD03020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |