Mcleods Upper Pond Dam
Mcleods Upper Pond Dam is a dam located in Lee County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mcleods Upper Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcleods Upper Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Upper Pond Holdings Llc (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 11/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.20580, -80.42410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UPPER POND HOLDINGS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02409 |
| Federal ID | SCD02409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |