Falls Pond Dam
Falls Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Falls Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Falls Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty Ann Davis Smith Trustee;russsell Earle Smith Trustee (private). It impounds the Rock Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Rock Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.72050, -80.96780 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BETTY ANN DAVIS SMITH TRUSTEE;RUSSSELL EARLE SMITH TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04154 |
| Federal ID | SCD04154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |