Harper Pond Dam
Harper Pond Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harper Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Harper Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harper Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-toxaway Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 10/13/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-toxaway Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.65300, -83.19040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HARPER FARM LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01661 |
| Federal ID | SCD01661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |