Hutto Pond Dam

TR-EARLY BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· 21 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hutto Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
NID IDSC02523

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 11, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVID R HUTTO

Private

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J C Shecut Dam

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Green Pond Dam

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Bobby Gressette Dam

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Beckham Pond Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hutto Pond Dam?

Hutto Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 DAVID R HUTTO (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 21 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 January 11, 2022. 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.