Sam Hair Pond Dam
Sam Hair Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sam Hair Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sam Hair Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Ann Hair (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Branch.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 08/01/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.67660, -81.98480 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARY ANN HAIR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04369 |
| Federal ID | SCD04369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |