Brackers Pond Dam

TR-GEORGES CREEK· Pickens, South Carolina· Built 1960· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brackers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01393

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 29, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVID BRACKEN;DOUGLAS BRACKEN;PAMELA DILLON;TERESA BURDINE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brackers Pond Dam?

Brackers 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 Brackers Pond Dam?

Brackers Pond Dam is owned by DAVID BRACKEN;DOUGLAS BRACKEN;PAMELA DILLON;TERESA BURDINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brackers Pond Dam built?

Brackers Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Brackers Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Brackers Pond Dam?

Brackers Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Brackers Pond Dam last inspected?

Brackers Pond Dam was last inspected on June 29, 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.