Hutto Pond Dam

FIRST CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hutto Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC)
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
NID IDSC00156

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 22, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHN DAVID THOMPSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hutto Pond Dam?

Hutto 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 Hutto Pond Dam?

Hutto Pond Dam is owned by JOHN DAVID THOMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hutto Pond Dam?

Hutto 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 Hutto Pond Dam?

Hutto Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Hutto Pond Dam last inspected?

Hutto Pond Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2019. 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.