Ew Noland Pond Dam

TR-FAWN BRANCH· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1961· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ew Noland Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. 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 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDSC02220

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BRENT W AND NATALIE J WATKINS;REBECCA BROWN JONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ew Noland Pond Dam?

Ew Noland 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 Ew Noland Pond Dam?

Ew Noland Pond Dam is owned by BRENT W AND NATALIE J WATKINS;REBECCA BROWN JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ew Noland Pond Dam built?

Ew Noland Pond Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Ew Noland Pond Dam?

Ew Noland Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ew Noland Pond Dam?

Ew Noland Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Ew Noland Pond Dam last inspected?

Ew Noland Pond Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2022. 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.