Blake Plantation Pond Dam 1
Blake Plantation Pond Dam 1 is a dam located in Hampton County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blake Plantation Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Blake Plantation Pond Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Groton Land Company Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-long Branch.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 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 11/28/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.74920, -81.37070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GROTON LAND COMPANY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02607 |
| Federal ID | SCD02607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |