Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam
Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J Leonard Sanford (private). It impounds the Caw Caw Swamp.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 07/12/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Caw Caw Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.53840, -80.87800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J LEONARD SANFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03719 |
| Federal ID | SCD03719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |