Kent-lepard Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kent-lepard Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kent-lepard Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Danny and Melanie Lepard;michelle and Phillip Kratzer (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 07/01/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.69660, -81.99280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Danny and Melanie Lepard;michelle and Phillip Kratzer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00902 |
| Federal ID | SCD00902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |