Gadden Pond Dam
Gadden Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gadden Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gadden Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-squirrel Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-squirrel Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70310, -80.61750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02656 |
| Federal ID | SCD02656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |