Mckenzie Pond Dam
Mckenzie Pond Dam is a dam located in Hampton County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mckenzie Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mckenzie Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marion S And David H Mckenzie (private). It impounds the Tr-black Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 533 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66610, -81.32680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARION S AND DAVID H MCKENZIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02593 |
| Federal ID | SCD02593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |