Fore Pond Dam

TR-BROWNSVILLE CREEK· Dillon, South Carolina· Built 1953· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fore Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSC01959

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVID LOVETT

Private

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Driggers Pond Dam

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Coleman Pond Dam

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Helen Kirkley Dam

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Drakes Pond Dam

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Vida Polston Dam

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Wachovia Hills Dam

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Lanford Pond Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fore Pond Dam?

Fore 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 Fore Pond Dam?

Fore Pond Dam is owned by DAVID LOVETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fore Pond Dam built?

Fore Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Fore Pond Dam?

Fore 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 Fore Pond Dam?

Fore Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

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.