Haydens Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 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 Haydens Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Haydens Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julia Lynn Coleman (private). It impounds the Tr-cooper Swamp.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 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 04/23/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-cooper Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.42180, -80.95970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Julia Lynn Coleman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03768 |
| Federal ID | SCD03768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |