Nisbet Pond Dam 1
Nisbet Pond Dam 1 is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Nisbet Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Nisbet Pond Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ferrell L Sansbury And Rosa Wall;richard A Ashley (private). It impounds the Todd Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Todd Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.86350, -80.83610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FERRELL L SANSBURY AND ROSA WALL;RICHARD A ASHLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01754 |
| Federal ID | SCD01754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |