L E Pence Dam

BEVERLY CREEK· Marlboro, South Carolina· Built 1900· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

L E Pence Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDSC00659

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

Ownership

ROBERT A AND WANDA H STANTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of L E Pence Dam?

L E Pence 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 L E Pence Dam?

L E Pence Dam is owned by ROBERT A AND WANDA H STANTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was L E Pence Dam built?

L E Pence Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 L E Pence Dam?

L E Pence 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 L E Pence Dam?

L E Pence Dam has a dam height of 14 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 L E Pence Dam last inspected?

L E Pence Dam was last inspected on November 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.