Hartley Pond Dam

TR-GOODLAND CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1978· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hartley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC)
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDSC01312

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: July 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HARTLEY LAKE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hartley Pond Dam?

Hartley 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 Hartley Pond Dam?

Hartley Pond Dam is owned by HARTLEY LAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hartley Pond Dam built?

Hartley Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Hartley Pond Dam?

Hartley 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 Hartley Pond Dam?

Hartley Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Hartley Pond Dam last inspected?

Hartley Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 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.