Lees No3 Pond Dam

TR-BUCKHEAD BRANCH· Clarendon, South Carolina· Built 1949· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lees No3 Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.3% in SC)
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDSC01917

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 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

NANCIE F HILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lees No3 Pond Dam?

Lees No3 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 Lees No3 Pond Dam?

Lees No3 Pond Dam is owned by NANCIE F HILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lees No3 Pond Dam built?

Lees No3 Pond Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Lees No3 Pond Dam?

Lees No3 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 Lees No3 Pond Dam?

Lees No3 Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Lees No3 Pond Dam last inspected?

Lees No3 Pond Dam was last inspected on November 15, 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.