Watsons Pond Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Watsons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Watsons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-bushy Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet.
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 06/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | Tr-bushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.79090, -82.56430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01936 |
| Federal ID | SCD01936 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |