Long Pond Dam
Long Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Long Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Long 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 Paula Virginia Clark (private). It impounds the Shaw Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Shaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74230, -81.80060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAULA VIRGINIA CLARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00868 |
| Federal ID | SCD00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |