Harmon Pond Dam

LOWER ALLIGATOR CREEK· Chesterfield, South Carolina· Built 1960· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harmon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01886

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: October 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

GLENN C ODOM

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 GLENN C ODOM (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 1960, making it 66 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 17 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 October 30, 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.