Elizabeth Pence Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elizabeth Pence Dam
The primary purpose of Elizabeth Pence Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dembosky Holding LLC (private). It impounds the Beverly Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 10/18/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Beverly Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.67260, -79.62750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dembosky Holding LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03445 |
| Federal ID | SCD03445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |