Ed Dohar Pond Dam

TR-STODDARD CREEK· Laurens, South Carolina· Built 1975· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ed Dohar Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC)
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDSC02055

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: September 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ANTHONY WRIGHT;THOMAS S DEWITT AND CAROL P DEWITT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ed Dohar Pond Dam?

Ed Dohar 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?

Ed Dohar Pond Dam is owned by ANTHONY WRIGHT;THOMAS S DEWITT AND CAROL P DEWITT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ed Dohar Pond Dam built?

Ed Dohar Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?

Ed Dohar 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?

Ed Dohar Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam last inspected?

Ed Dohar Pond Dam was last inspected on September 19, 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.