Powell Pond Dam
Powell Pond Dam is a dam located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Powell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Powell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lawson Veterinary Services Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-park Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 258 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 09/10/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Tr-park Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.27690, -82.42070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAWSON VETERINARY SERVICES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03037 |
| Federal ID | SCD03037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |