Watson Pond Dam
Watson Pond Dam is a dam located in Saluda County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Watson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Watson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ridge View Farms Llc;yon Family Orchards Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-clouds Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 10/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| River/Stream | Tr-clouds Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.85850, -81.65010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RIDGE VIEW FARMS LLC;YON FAMILY ORCHARDS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01601 |
| Federal ID | SCD01601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |