Eugene Poole Dam
Eugene Poole Dam is a dam located in Clarendon County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eugene Poole Dam
The primary purpose of Eugene Poole Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George H Hardy Lll (private). It impounds the Tr-pocotaligo River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Clarendon |
| River/Stream | Tr-pocotaligo River |
| Coordinates | 33.69420, -80.05150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE H HARDY lll |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03494 |
| Federal ID | SCD03494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |