Julia Dubose Pond Dam

BRADLEY MILL BRANCH· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1960· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Julia Dubose Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00323

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: August 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BRIAN KEITH BOYD LIFE EST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Julia Dubose Pond Dam?

Julia Dubose 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 Julia Dubose Pond Dam?

Julia Dubose Pond Dam is owned by BRIAN KEITH BOYD LIFE EST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Julia Dubose Pond Dam built?

Julia Dubose 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 Julia Dubose Pond Dam?

Julia Dubose 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 Julia Dubose Pond Dam?

Julia Dubose Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Julia Dubose Pond Dam last inspected?

Julia Dubose Pond Dam was last inspected on August 10, 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.