Mclains Pond Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 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 Mclains Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mclains Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Psycare LLC (private). It impounds the Sheepford Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/07/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Sheepford Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.37260, -81.25970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Psycare LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03058 |
| Federal ID | SCD03058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |