Betty K Shealy Pond Dam
Betty K Shealy Pond Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Betty K Shealy Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Betty K Shealy Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kinney D Caldwell And John Koon Trustees (private). It impounds the Kerr Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Kerr Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.21740, -81.52630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KINNEY D CALDWELL AND JOHN KOON TRUSTEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04304 |
| Federal ID | SCD04304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |