Martins Last Pond Dam
Martins Last Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Martins Last Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Martins Last Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 4m Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.63980, -82.08460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 4M FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02967 |
| Federal ID | SCD02967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |