Goodson Pond Dam
Goodson Pond Dam is a dam located in Florence County, South Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Goodson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Goodson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Francis Marion University (state). It impounds the Tr-back Swamp.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 284 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence |
| River/Stream | Tr-back Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.28410, -79.69530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03558 |
| Federal ID | SCD03558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |