Ross' Pond Dam
Ross' Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ross' Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ross' Pond Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. It impounds the Tr-lee Swamp.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-lee Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.02410, -80.45150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01978 |
| Federal ID | SCD01978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |