Holmes Pond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 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 Holmes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Holmes Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eva L Holmes Revocable Trust Est (private). It impounds the Bulls Branch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 08/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Bulls Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.74670, -81.73400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eva L Holmes Revocable Trust Est |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02026 |
| Federal ID | SCD02026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |