Smith-berry Pond Dam
Smith-berry Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Smith-berry Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith-berry 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 Genna Covar;titan Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Shaw Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Shaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.77810, -81.85440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GENNA COVAR;TITAN FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00908 |
| Federal ID | SCD00908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |