Haire Pond Dam

WOLF CREEK· Marlboro, South Carolina· Built 1949· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Haire Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC)
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDSC02074

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 1, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RAY AND ERNEST AND ORVILLE HAIRE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Haire Pond Dam?

Haire 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 Haire Pond Dam?

Haire Pond Dam is owned by RAY AND ERNEST AND ORVILLE HAIRE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Haire Pond Dam built?

Haire Pond Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Haire Pond Dam?

Haire 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 Haire Pond Dam?

Haire Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Haire Pond Dam last inspected?

Haire Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2002. 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.