Guess Pond Dam
Guess Pond Dam is a dam located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Guess Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Guess Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paula B Guess;tommy Guess (private). It impounds the Stout Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| River/Stream | Stout Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33920, -81.13550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAULA B GUESS;TOMMY GUESS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02809 |
| Federal ID | SCD02809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |