Camp Daniels Pond Dam
Camp Daniels Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Camp Daniels Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Daniels Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc State University (state). It impounds the Tr-santee River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 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. 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 02/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-santee River |
| Coordinates | 33.55240, -80.51360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02689 |
| Federal ID | SCD02689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |