Graves Ski Pond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1990. 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 Graves Ski Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Graves Ski Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Graves Company Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-town Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-town Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.22170, -80.54770 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Graves Company Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04210 |
| Federal ID | SCD04210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |