Harry Hill Pond Dam

TR-BEAVER DAM CREEK· Greenville, South Carolina· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harry Hill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC)
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
NID IDSC00027

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: May 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ALVIN SMITH JR 

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harry Hill Pond Dam?

Harry Hill 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 Harry Hill Pond Dam?

Harry Hill Pond Dam is owned by ALVIN SMITH JR  (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harry Hill Pond Dam?

Harry Hill 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 Harry Hill Pond Dam?

Harry Hill Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Harry Hill Pond Dam last inspected?

Harry Hill Pond Dam was last inspected on May 15, 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.