Brackers Pond Dam
Brackers Pond Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brackers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Brackers Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David Bracken;douglas Bracken;pamela Dillon;teresa Burdine (private). It impounds the Tr-georges Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | Tr-georges Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.84130, -82.51470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVID BRACKEN;DOUGLAS BRACKEN;PAMELA DILLON;TERESA BURDINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01924 |
| Federal ID | SCD01924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |