Mathis Pond Dam
Mathis Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mathis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mathis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-little Horse Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.69260, -81.83010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00871 |
| Federal ID | SCD00871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |