Sowells Pond Dam
Sowells Pond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sowells Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sowells Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by S And S Farms Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-lynches River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/28/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-lynches River |
| Coordinates | 34.41150, -80.23200 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S AND S FARMS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01832 |
| Federal ID | SCD01832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |