Holmes Pond Dam

About Holmes Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Holmes 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 Ben Watson;dollie H Vines Trustee Of Dollie H Vines Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-shaw Creek.

The dam stands 39 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2023.

At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.

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