Eugene Poole Dam

TR-POCOTALIGO RIVER· Clarendon, South Carolina· Built 1965· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Eugene Poole Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC)
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC00733

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: October 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

GEORGE H HARDY lll

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eugene Poole Dam?

Eugene Poole 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 Eugene Poole Dam?

Eugene Poole Dam is owned by GEORGE H HARDY lll (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Eugene Poole Dam built?

Eugene Poole Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Eugene Poole Dam?

Eugene Poole 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 Eugene Poole Dam?

Eugene Poole Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Eugene Poole Dam last inspected?

Eugene Poole Dam was last inspected on October 30, 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.