Hayes Pond Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hayes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 230 Sally Gilreath Road LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01970, -82.35480 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 230 Sally Gilreath Road LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02867 |
| Federal ID | SCD02867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |