Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 is a dam located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Post Foot Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Post Foot Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 396 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Post Foot Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.50930, -79.30340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | POST FOOT PROPERTIES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03591 |
| Federal ID | SCD03591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |