Fuller Pond Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Fuller Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fuller Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Dubose Fuller (private). It impounds the Simmons Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Simmons Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.22790, -80.94780 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jack Dubose Fuller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01592 |
| Federal ID | SCD01592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |