Parrs Pond 1
Parrs Pond 1 is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Parrs Pond 1
The primary purpose of Parrs Pond 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 76 Holsteins Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-reedy Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31940, -81.65940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 76 HOLSTEINS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01669 |
| Federal ID | SCD01669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |