Cannon Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Cannon Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cannon Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-simmons Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-simmons Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.41040, -81.89280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02994 |
| Federal ID | SCD02994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |