Joe Williams Pond Dam

TR-NORTH SALUDA RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 91% in SC)
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
NID IDSC01738

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: May 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RAMONA A WILLIAMS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe Williams Pond Dam?

Joe Williams 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 Joe Williams Pond Dam?

Joe Williams Pond Dam is owned by RAMONA A WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Joe Williams Pond Dam?

Joe Williams 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 Joe Williams Pond Dam?

Joe Williams Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Joe Williams Pond Dam last inspected?

Joe Williams Pond Dam was last inspected on May 8, 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.