Brown Pond Dam

TR-TWENTYFIVE MILE CREEK· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1971· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brown Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDSC01274

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: March 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MLA REAL ESTATE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown Pond Dam?

Brown 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 Brown Pond Dam?

Brown Pond Dam is owned by MLA REAL ESTATE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brown Pond Dam built?

Brown Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Brown Pond Dam?

Brown 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 Brown Pond Dam?

Brown Pond Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Brown Pond Dam last inspected?

Brown Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 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.