Mccains Pond Dam

TR-STOUT CREEK· Bamberg, South Carolina· Built 1968· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mccains Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSC01628

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: January 4, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WILLANNA LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mccains Pond Dam?

Mccains 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 Mccains Pond Dam?

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

When was Mccains Pond Dam built?

Mccains Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Mccains Pond Dam?

Mccains 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 Mccains Pond Dam?

Mccains Pond 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 Mccains Pond Dam last inspected?

Mccains Pond Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2021. 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.