Peeles Pond Dam
Peeles Pond Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peeles Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Peeles Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Minnie Hunsucker (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 11/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.78200, -79.66360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MINNIE HUNSUCKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02959 |
| Federal ID | SCD02959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |