Berry Pond Dam

BIG BRANCH· Clarendon, South Carolina· Built 1955· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Berry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC)
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDSC01922

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: November 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARY B HERLONG AND DEBRA B RICHARDSON;THOMAS M JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Berry Pond Dam?

Berry 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 Berry Pond Dam?

Berry Pond Dam is owned by MARY B HERLONG AND DEBRA B RICHARDSON;THOMAS M JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Berry Pond Dam built?

Berry Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Berry Pond Dam?

Berry 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 Berry Pond Dam?

Berry Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Berry Pond Dam last inspected?

Berry Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 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.