Sexton Pond Dam
Sexton Pond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sexton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sexton Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Carolina Forestry Commission (state). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/22/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.46530, -80.30440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03186 |
| Federal ID | SCD03186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |