Cook Pond Dam
Cook Pond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cook Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cook Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-kelly Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/24/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.15240, -80.77560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01068 |
| Federal ID | SCD01068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |