Hughes Pond Dam

BIG BEAVER CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1920· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hughes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDSC02097

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 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MICHAEL FULTON HUGHES;MINDY HUTTO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hughes Pond Dam?

Hughes 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 Hughes Pond Dam?

Hughes Pond Dam is owned by MICHAEL FULTON HUGHES;MINDY HUTTO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hughes Pond Dam built?

Hughes Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Hughes Pond Dam?

Hughes 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 Hughes Pond Dam?

Hughes Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Hughes Pond Dam last inspected?

Hughes Pond Dam was last inspected on July 25, 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.