Mclaurin Pond Dam
Mclaurin Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mclaurin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mclaurin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roy Mclaurin Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-pocataligo River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-pocataligo River |
| Coordinates | 33.84060, -80.34190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROY MCLAURIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02062 |
| Federal ID | SCD02062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |