Herndons Pond Dam
Herndons Pond Dam is a dam located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Herndons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Herndons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Byron Herbert Herndon;harley G And Janet M Herndon (private). It impounds the Little Walnut Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dorchester |
| River/Stream | Little Walnut Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.18070, -80.39420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BYRON HERBERT HERNDON;HARLEY G AND JANET M HERNDON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02551 |
| Federal ID | SCD02551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |