Jordans Pond Dam

TR-CEDAR CREEK· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1960· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jordans Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00095

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 17, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DRF HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jordans Pond Dam?

Jordans 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 Jordans Pond Dam?

Jordans Pond Dam is owned by DRF HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jordans Pond Dam built?

Jordans 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 Jordans Pond Dam?

Jordans Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jordans Pond Dam?

Jordans Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Jordans Pond Dam last inspected?

Jordans Pond Dam was last inspected on March 17, 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.