Cp Pressley Pond Dam

TR-ISONS CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1968· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cp Pressley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSC02174

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: June 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HOLLIE P WALKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cp Pressley Pond Dam?

Cp Pressley 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 Cp Pressley Pond Dam?

Cp Pressley Pond Dam is owned by HOLLIE P WALKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cp Pressley Pond Dam built?

Cp Pressley Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Cp Pressley Pond Dam?

Cp Pressley 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 Cp Pressley Pond Dam?

Cp Pressley Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Cp Pressley Pond Dam last inspected?

Cp Pressley Pond Dam was last inspected on June 22, 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.