Barnnets Pond Dam

TR-RICE CREEK· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1954· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Barnnets Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDSC00086

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LINCREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;TALISMA HOLDINGS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barnnets Pond Dam?

Barnnets Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barnnets Pond Dam?

Barnnets Pond Dam is owned by LINCREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;TALISMA HOLDINGS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barnnets Pond Dam built?

Barnnets Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Barnnets Pond Dam?

Barnnets Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barnnets Pond Dam?

Barnnets Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Barnnets Pond Dam last inspected?

Barnnets Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.