Clinkscales Pond Dam
Clinkscales Pond Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clinkscales Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Clinkscales Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sarah Clinkscales 2019 Gst Exempt Trust (private). It impounds the Neals Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Neals Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.48410, -82.54020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SARAH CLINKSCALES 2019 GST EXEMPT TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03134 |
| Federal ID | SCD03134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |