Process Pond Dam
Process Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Process Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Process Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vermiculite Specialty Llc (private). It impounds the Warrior Creek Offstream.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 09/21/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Warrior Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.61600, -81.98970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VERMICULITE SPECIALTY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02979 |
| Federal ID | SCD02979 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |