Mcleod Pond Dam
Mcleod Pond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mcleod Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcleod Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C S Mcleod Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Gum Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 251 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 10/25/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Gum Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.67050, -80.35710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C S MCLEOD FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03175 |
| Federal ID | SCD03175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |