Bush Pond Dam

BOG BRANCH· Edgefield, South Carolina· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bush Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDSC02314

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 21, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHALMERS AND LORI CARR;LEONARD R & DORIS E RAUTON;ROY VAN MCCARTY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bush Pond Dam?

Bush 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 Bush Pond Dam?

Bush Pond Dam is owned by CHALMERS AND LORI CARR;LEONARD R & DORIS E RAUTON;ROY VAN MCCARTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bush Pond Dam?

Bush 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 Bush Pond Dam?

Bush 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 Bush Pond Dam last inspected?

Bush Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2022. 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.