Bennetts Pond Dam
Bennetts Pond Dam is a dam located in Colleton County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bennetts Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bennetts Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steven And Dawn Smoak (private). It impounds the Tr-ashepoo River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 11/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| River/Stream | Tr-ashepoo River |
| Coordinates | 32.85970, -80.65040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEVEN AND DAWN SMOAK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00643 |
| Federal ID | SCD00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |