Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam
Holmes Mitchell 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 Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sharon And Melanie Mitchell;wilbur Eugene Holmes Jr And Deborah C Holmes (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Edisto River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 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 08/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Edisto River |
| Coordinates | 33.79030, -81.77120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SHARON AND MELANIE MITCHELL;WILBUR EUGENE HOLMES JR AND DEBORAH C HOLMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00894 |
| Federal ID | SCD00894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |