Mathews Mill Pond Dam
Mathews Mill Pond Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mathews Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mathews Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Anne P Jamison (private). It impounds the Whaley Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Whaley Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.44220, -81.30010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARY ANNE P JAMISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03049 |
| Federal ID | SCD03049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |