Mcleods Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall. 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 Mcleods Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcleods Pond Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. It impounds the Tr-rafting Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-rafting Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.09650, -80.51180 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01974 |
| Federal ID | SCD01974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |