Owens Pond Dam
Owens Pond Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Owens Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Owens Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by L And L Land Co Of Barnwell Inc (private). It impounds the Patterson Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/07/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Patterson Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.17720, -81.45980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | L AND L LAND CO OF BARNWELL INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03067 |
| Federal ID | SCD03067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |