Fowler 3rd Pond Dam

TR-BACK SWAMP· Dillon, South Carolina· Built 1963· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fowler 3rd Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDSC01967

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

BREY GERALD MACAULAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fowler 3rd Pond Dam?

Fowler 3rd 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 Fowler 3rd Pond Dam?

Fowler 3rd Pond Dam is owned by BREY GERALD MACAULAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fowler 3rd Pond Dam built?

Fowler 3rd Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Fowler 3rd Pond Dam?

Fowler 3rd 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 Fowler 3rd Pond Dam?

Fowler 3rd 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.