Ashepoo Plantation Pond Dam
Ashepoo Plantation Pond Dam is a dam located in Colleton County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ashepoo Plantation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ashepoo Plantation Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ashepoo Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-ashepoo River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 319 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 11/29/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| River/Stream | Tr-ashepoo River |
| Coordinates | 32.61120, -80.50000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ASHEPOO LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02387 |
| Federal ID | SCD02387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |