Bush Pond Dam
Bush Pond Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bush Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bush Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chalmers And Lori Carr;leonard R & Doris E Rauton;roy Van Mccarty (private). It impounds the Bog Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Bog Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.80940, -81.70690 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHALMERS AND LORI CARR;LEONARD R & DORIS E RAUTON;ROY VAN MCCARTY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04071 |
| Federal ID | SCD04071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |