Scott Derrick Pond Dam
Scott Derrick Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scott Derrick Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Derrick Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott Derrick (private). It impounds the Tr-little Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.84980, -81.81790 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SCOTT DERRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00905 |
| Federal ID | SCD00905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |