Thelma Gibson Pond Dam
Thelma Gibson Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thelma Gibson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Thelma Gibson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roy S And Sandi R Lindsey (private). It impounds the Deadfall Swamp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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 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 01/24/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Deadfall Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.46230, -81.09410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROY S AND SANDI R LINDSEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04208 |
| Federal ID | SCD04208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |