Westons Pond Dam
Westons Pond Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Westons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Westons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Weston Iii, Henrietta Wilson Willcox And Weston Family Irrecovable Trust Et Al (private). It impounds the Toms Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2016.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Toms Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.88300, -80.76830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM WESTON III, HENRIETTA WILSON WILLCOX AND WESTON FAMILY IRRECOVABLE TRUST ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00593 |
| Federal ID | SCD00593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |