Brogdon Family Pond

TR-POCOTALIGO RIVER· Sumter, South Carolina· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Brogdon Family Pond is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDSCD5011

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: April 18, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BROGDON FAMILY LP

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brogdon Family Pond?

Brogdon Family Pond 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 Brogdon Family Pond?

Brogdon Family Pond is owned by BROGDON FAMILY LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brogdon Family Pond?

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

How tall is Brogdon Family Pond?

Brogdon Family Pond has a dam height of 22 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 Brogdon Family Pond last inspected?

Brogdon Family Pond was last inspected on April 18, 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.