Berrys Pond Dam

TR-RICHLAND CREEK· Saluda, South Carolina· Built 1973· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Berrys Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDSC01243

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: October 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHN FAYE BERRY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Berrys Pond Dam?

Berrys 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 Berrys Pond Dam?

Berrys Pond Dam is owned by JOHN FAYE BERRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Berrys Pond Dam built?

Berrys Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Berrys Pond Dam?

Berrys Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Berrys Pond Dam?

Berrys Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Berrys Pond Dam last inspected?

Berrys Pond Dam was last inspected on October 9, 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.