Harvin's Pond Dam
Harvin's Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harvin's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Harvin's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John William Harvin As Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-swift Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.09050, -80.57080 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN WILLIAM HARVIN AS TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01973 |
| Federal ID | SCD01973 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |