Dams in Bamberg County, South Carolina
21Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Bamberg County, South Carolina
Bamberg County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 14 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bamberg County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is W D Rhoad Iv Dam at 24 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Pond Dam | High | Fair | 23 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Browns Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Turners Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Guess Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1941 |
| W D Rhoad Iv Dam | Low | Fair | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1994 |
| Edisto Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Mcmillans Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 17 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Butlers Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Lake Hi-ki Pen Dam | Low | Poor | 16 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Eubanks Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Denmark Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Other | 1965 |
| Mccains Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Hiers Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Brants Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Clarks Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Priesters Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Hightower Millpond Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Dobsons Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Spells Fish Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Tatums Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 10 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Folks Pond Dam | Undetermined | Poor | 8 | Recreation |