Arends Hidden Acre Pond
Arends Hidden Acre Pond is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Arends Hidden Acre Pond
The primary purpose of Arends Hidden Acre Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Evelyn Mary Arends (private). It impounds the Anderson Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 07/10/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Anderson Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.42880, -80.89110 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EVELYN MARY ARENDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03771 |
| Federal ID | SCD03771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |