Woodson Pond Dam
Woodson Pond Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Woodson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Woodson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodson Lake Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Craven Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Craven Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.75740, -82.46420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WOODSON LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03141 |
| Federal ID | SCD03141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |