Mounts Pond Dam
Mounts Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mounts Pond Dam
Mounts Pond Dam is a dam in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Albert Wells Gibson (private). It impounds the Tr-double Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 07/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-double Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.53220, -81.02600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ALBERT WELLS GIBSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03708 |
| Federal ID | SCD03708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |