Murray Pond Dam
Murray Pond Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Murray Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Murray Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry And Patricia Mcaulay (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 10/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64210, -80.85600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY AND PATRICIA MCAULAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01759 |
| Federal ID | SCD01759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |