Harmon Pond Dam

LITTLE BLACK CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1950· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harmon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage154 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC00191

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: April 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ANDREW F HARMON;DENNIS CARROLL HARMON;DONNA H RICARD;FAYE R HARMON ESTATE;JAMES L HARMON;NICHOLAS AND LORI HARMON PIZZUTI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harmon Pond Dam?

Harmon 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 Harmon Pond Dam?

Harmon Pond Dam is owned by ANDREW F HARMON;DENNIS CARROLL HARMON;DONNA H RICARD;FAYE R HARMON ESTATE;JAMES L HARMON;NICHOLAS AND LORI HARMON PIZZUTI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harmon Pond Dam built?

Harmon Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Harmon Pond Dam?

Harmon 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 Harmon Pond Dam?

Harmon Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Harmon Pond Dam last inspected?

Harmon Pond Dam was last inspected on April 6, 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.