Collums Pond Dam
Collums Pond Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Collums Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Collums Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bates Family Trust (private). It impounds the Sheepford Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 12/06/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Sheepford Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.37700, -81.25070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BATES FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03071 |
| Federal ID | SCD03071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |