Berry Shoals Pond Dam

SOUTH TYGER RIVER· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1920· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Berry Shoals Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC)
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage408 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDSC00736

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: June 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Berry Shoals Pond Dam?

Berry Shoals 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 Shoals Pond Dam?

Berry Shoals Pond Dam is owned by STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Berry Shoals Pond Dam built?

Berry Shoals Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Shoals Pond Dam?

Berry Shoals 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 Shoals Pond Dam?

Berry Shoals Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Shoals Pond Dam last inspected?

Berry Shoals Pond Dam was last inspected on June 12, 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.