Crane Pond Dam

TR-PRIOLEAU CREEK· Berkeley, South Carolina· Built 1969· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Crane Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDSC00957

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: December 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MEDWAY PLANTATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crane Pond Dam?

Crane 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 Crane Pond Dam?

Crane Pond Dam is owned by MEDWAY PLANTATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crane Pond Dam built?

Crane Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Crane Pond Dam?

Crane 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 Crane Pond Dam?

Crane Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Crane Pond Dam last inspected?

Crane Pond Dam was last inspected on December 4, 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.