Raiford Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. 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 Raiford Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Raiford Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne Raiford (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.67190, -81.98140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne Raiford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01700 |
| Federal ID | SCD01700 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |