Camp Sandyridge Pond Dam
Camp Sandyridge Pond Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Camp Sandyridge Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Sandyridge Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Girl Scouts Of Eastern South Carolina (private). It impounds the Tr-phils Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-phils Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73990, -79.76310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03433 |
| Federal ID | SCD03433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |