Martha Westbrook Pond Dam

TR-LITTLE RIVER· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1976· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Martha Westbrook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDSC01201

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: June 29, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROBERT ALEXANDER WESTBROOK JR ET AL

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?

Martha Westbrook 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?

Martha Westbrook Pond Dam is owned by ROBERT ALEXANDER WESTBROOK JR ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Martha Westbrook Pond Dam built?

Martha Westbrook Pond Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?

Martha Westbrook 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?

Martha Westbrook Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam last inspected?

Martha Westbrook Pond Dam was last inspected on June 29, 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.