Caldwells Pond
Caldwells Pond is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Caldwells Pond
The primary purpose of Caldwells Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kinney D Caldwell (private). It impounds the Camping Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Camping Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.20590, -81.52310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KINNEY D CALDWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01671 |
| Federal ID | SCD01671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |