Harvin Pond Dam

TR-POCOTALIGO RIVER· Clarendon, South Carolina· Built 1946· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harvin Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDSC01923

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: November 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MCLAURIN FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harvin Pond Dam?

Harvin 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 Harvin Pond Dam?

Harvin Pond Dam is owned by MCLAURIN FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harvin Pond Dam built?

Harvin Pond Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Harvin Pond Dam?

Harvin 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 Harvin Pond Dam?

Harvin Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Harvin Pond Dam last inspected?

Harvin Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 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.