Busbees Pond Dam
Busbees Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Busbees Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Busbees Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Ray And Elizabeth C Hutto (private). It impounds the Tampa Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tampa Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.53360, -81.23640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES RAY AND ELIZABETH C HUTTO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03701 |
| Federal ID | SCD03701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |