Crider Pond Dam
Crider Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crider Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Crider Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caroline C Woresencroft (private). It impounds the Little Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/23/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74020, -80.91460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAROLINE C WORESENCROFT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02917 |
| Federal ID | SCD02917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |