Priesters Pond Dam
Priesters Pond Dam is a dam located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Priesters Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Priesters Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bennie K And Marsha F Hughes;deborah Marler (private). It impounds the Long Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| River/Stream | Long Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.17930, -81.01800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BENNIE K AND MARSHA F HUGHES;DEBORAH MARLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02821 |
| Federal ID | SCD02821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |