Mathias Pond Dam is a dam located in Allendale County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 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 Mathias Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mathias Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mike Mathias (private). It impounds the Tr-wells Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 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 12/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Allendale |
| River/Stream | Tr-wells Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.11360, -81.23190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mike Mathias |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD05017 |
| Federal ID | SCD05017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |