Hills No2 Pond Dam

TR-SANDY RUN CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1960· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hills No2 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 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC)
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01586

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

Ownership

JIMMY HILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hills No2 Pond Dam?

Hills No2 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 Hills No2 Pond Dam?

Hills No2 Pond Dam is owned by JIMMY HILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hills No2 Pond Dam built?

Hills No2 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 Hills No2 Pond Dam?

Hills No2 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 Hills No2 Pond Dam?

Hills No2 Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Hills No2 Pond Dam last inspected?

Hills No2 Pond Dam was last inspected on March 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.