Fannings Pond Dam
Fannings Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fannings Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fannings Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Landing Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-caw Caw Swamp.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 07/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-caw Caw Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.52900, -80.87900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE LANDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03740 |
| Federal ID | SCD03740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |