Riggs Pond Dam
Riggs Pond Dam is a dam located in Clarendon County, South Carolina, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Riggs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Riggs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William C And Lisa P Aldrich (private). It impounds the Tr-bennetts Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Clarendon |
| River/Stream | Tr-bennetts Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.54870, -80.14550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM C AND LISA P ALDRICH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03507 |
| Federal ID | SCD03507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |