Browns Pond Dam
Browns Pond Dam is a dam located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Browns Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Browns Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Grahams Turnout Llc Gt (private). It impounds the Ghents Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
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 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 10/18/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| River/Stream | Ghents Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.33390, -81.20880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GRAHAMS TURNOUT LLC GT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02807 |
| Federal ID | SCD02807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |