Adams Pond is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Adams Pond
The primary purpose of Adams Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Baker Enterprises LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Run Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.28270, -81.78090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Baker Enterprises LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01467 |
| Federal ID | SCD01467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |