Sulton Pond Dam
Sulton Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sulton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sulton Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lemuel Sulton And Joseph Rainard Sulton (private). It impounds the Little Sandy Run.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Little Sandy Run |
| Coordinates | 33.77010, -81.02930 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEMUEL SULTON AND JOSEPH RAINARD SULTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02671 |
| Federal ID | SCD02671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |