Helms Pond Dam
Helms Pond Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Helms Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Helms Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James W Helms Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.77830, -80.80380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES W HELMS JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01758 |
| Federal ID | SCD01758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |