Jowers Pond Dam
Jowers Pond Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jowers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jowers Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 1111 Jowers Llc And Justin Klentner;jwb Dolby Road Tract Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-yarrow Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Tr-yarrow Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.44280, -81.39110 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 1111 JOWERS LLC AND JUSTIN KLENTNER;JWB DOLBY ROAD TRACT LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03048 |
| Federal ID | SCD03048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |