J H Satcher Pond Dam
J H Satcher Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J H Satcher Pond Dam
The primary purpose of J H Satcher Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Philip E Frew (private). It impounds the Hillyer Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Hillyer Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.76320, -81.78260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PHILIP E FREW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00879 |
| Federal ID | SCD00879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |