Cokers Pond Dam

TR-JONES SWAMP CREEK· Colleton, South Carolina· Built 1972· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cokers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDSC01454

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: November 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DASAR FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cokers Pond Dam?

Cokers 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 Cokers Pond Dam?

Cokers Pond Dam is owned by DASAR FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cokers Pond Dam built?

Cokers Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Cokers Pond Dam?

Cokers 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 Cokers Pond Dam?

Cokers Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Cokers Pond Dam last inspected?

Cokers Pond Dam was last inspected on November 27, 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.