Dicks Pond Dam

BOGGY GUT· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1959· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dicks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDSC00355

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: August 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

FRANCO PALUMBO;LAWRENCE BREDE JR TRUSTEE;WINDSOME PLANTATION LIMITED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dicks Pond Dam?

Dicks 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 Dicks Pond Dam?

Dicks Pond Dam is owned by FRANCO PALUMBO;LAWRENCE BREDE JR TRUSTEE;WINDSOME PLANTATION LIMITED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dicks Pond Dam built?

Dicks Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Dicks Pond Dam?

Dicks 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 Dicks Pond Dam?

Dicks 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 Dicks Pond Dam last inspected?

Dicks Pond Dam was last inspected on August 14, 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.