Satcher-smith Pond Dam
Satcher-smith Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Satcher-smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Satcher-smith Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Southern Pine Ranch Llc;william G Smith Iii And Mary S Smith (private). It impounds the Shaw Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Shaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.78230, -81.84890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SOUTHERN PINE RANCH LLC;WILLIAM G SMITH III AND MARY S SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04057 |
| Federal ID | SCD04057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |