Dargan'S Pond Dam

BACK SWAMP· Darlington, South Carolina· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Dargan'S Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage2.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage404 acre-ft
Surface Area155 acres
NID IDSC02827

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dargan'S Pond Dam?

Dargan'S 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 Dargan'S Pond Dam?

Dargan'S Pond Dam is owned by CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dargan'S Pond Dam?

Dargan'S Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dargan'S Pond Dam?

Dargan'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

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.