Cannon Pond Dam

TR-SIMMONS CREEK· Laurens, South Carolina· Built 1957· 16 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Cannon Pond Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDSC02044

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 26, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cannon Pond Dam?

Cannon Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cannon Pond Dam?

Cannon Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cannon Pond Dam built?

Cannon Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Cannon Pond Dam?

Cannon 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 Cannon Pond Dam?

Cannon Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Cannon Pond Dam last inspected?

Cannon Pond Dam was last inspected on September 26, 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.