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.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 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 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 |