Whaley Pond Dam
Whaley Pond Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whaley Pond Dam
Whaley Pond Dam is a dam in Berkeley, South Carolina. The dam is owned by High Point Ventures Llc;recess Point Llc (private). It impounds the Canterhill Swamp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 11/28/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Canterhill Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.09460, -80.04070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HIGH POINT VENTURES LLC;RECESS POINT LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03468 |
| Federal ID | SCD03468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |