Shirer Pond Dam
Shirer Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Shirer Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Shirer Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jd Shirer Jr Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-halfway Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-halfway Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.61660, -80.59460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JD SHIRER JR ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02647 |
| Federal ID | SCD02647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |