Ea Fogles Pond Dam

TR-SNAKE SWAMP· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1950· 24 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ea Fogles Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC02128

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROLLIN AND LINDA WILLIAMSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ea Fogles Pond Dam?

Ea Fogles Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ea Fogles Pond Dam?

Ea Fogles Pond Dam is owned by ROLLIN AND LINDA WILLIAMSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ea Fogles Pond Dam built?

Ea Fogles Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Ea Fogles Pond Dam?

Ea Fogles 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 Ea Fogles Pond Dam?

Ea Fogles Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Ea Fogles Pond Dam last inspected?

Ea Fogles Pond Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2023. 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.