Drakes Pond Dam

THREE CREEKS· Marlboro, South Carolina· Built 1803· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Drakes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1803 and is 223 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC)
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage456 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Year Completed1803 (223 years old)
NID IDSC00639

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 27, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JULIE DRAKE MCCUE;ROGERS DRAKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Drakes Pond Dam?

Drakes 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 Drakes Pond Dam?

Drakes Pond Dam is owned by JULIE DRAKE MCCUE;ROGERS DRAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Drakes Pond Dam built?

Drakes Pond Dam was completed in 1803, making it 223 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 Drakes Pond Dam?

Drakes Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Drakes Pond Dam?

Drakes Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Drakes Pond Dam last inspected?

Drakes Pond Dam was last inspected on March 27, 2019. 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.