Camp Coker Pond Dam
Camp Coker Pond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Camp Coker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Coker Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America Pee Dee Area Council (private). It impounds the Spot Mill Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/19/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Spot Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.54630, -79.89640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03235 |
| Federal ID | SCD03235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |