Brants Pond Dam

CHURCH BRANCH· Bamberg, South Carolina· Built 1964· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brants Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage164 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSC01615

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: August 23, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

990 INVESTORS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brants Pond Dam?

Brants 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 Brants Pond Dam?

Brants Pond Dam is owned by 990 INVESTORS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brants Pond Dam built?

Brants Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Brants Pond Dam?

Brants 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 Brants Pond Dam?

Brants Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Brants Pond Dam last inspected?

Brants Pond Dam was last inspected on August 23, 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.