Stephen L Davis Dam
Stephen L Davis Dam is a dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stephen L Davis Dam
The primary purpose of Stephen L Davis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Confederate Pond Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-coronaca Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 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 08/10/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-coronaca Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.26770, -82.17900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CONFEDERATE POND LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01270 |
| Federal ID | SCD01270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |