Harters Pond Dam

TR-COOSAWHATCHIE RIVER· Allendale, South Carolina· Built 1958· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harters Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSC01543

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: August 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JAMIE D PORTH ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harters Pond Dam?

Harters 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 Harters Pond Dam?

Harters Pond Dam is owned by JAMIE D PORTH ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harters Pond Dam built?

Harters Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Harters Pond Dam?

Harters 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 Harters Pond Dam?

Harters Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Harters Pond Dam last inspected?

Harters Pond Dam was last inspected on August 22, 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.