Dr Taylors Pond Dam

TR-MINTON CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1972· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dr Taylors Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 87.9% in SC)
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDSC01210

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: April 28, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MADISON TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO CHARLES L BONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dr Taylors Pond Dam?

Dr Taylors 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 Dr Taylors Pond Dam?

Dr Taylors Pond Dam is owned by MADISON TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO CHARLES L BONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dr Taylors Pond Dam built?

Dr Taylors Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Dr Taylors Pond Dam?

Dr Taylors 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 Dr Taylors Pond Dam?

Dr Taylors Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Dr Taylors Pond Dam last inspected?

Dr Taylors Pond Dam was last inspected on April 28, 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.