James Hugh Ryan Pond Dam
James Hugh Ryan Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About James Hugh Ryan Pond Dam
The primary purpose of James Hugh Ryan Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dixie Plantation Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-beech Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-beech Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.92280, -80.53620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DIXIE PLANTATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04567 |
| Federal ID | SCD04567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |