Davis Pond Dam

TR-REEDY RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1955· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Davis Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC)
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDSC01748

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: May 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHN RICE DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davis Pond Dam?

Davis 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 Davis Pond Dam?

Davis Pond Dam is owned by JOHN RICE DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Davis Pond Dam built?

Davis Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Davis Pond Dam?

Davis Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Davis Pond Dam?

Davis Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Davis Pond Dam last inspected?

Davis Pond Dam was last inspected on May 9, 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.