Gibbs Pond Dam
Gibbs Pond Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gibbs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gibbs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Toll Southeast Lp Company Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-hunter Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 09/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-hunter Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.76310, -82.15100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOLL SOUTHEAST LP COMPANY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03026 |
| Federal ID | SCD03026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |