Mclaurin Pond Dam

TR-POCATALIGO RIVER· Sumter, South Carolina· Built 1965· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mclaurin Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01441

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: April 18, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROY MCLAURIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mclaurin Pond Dam?

Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin Pond Dam?

Mclaurin Pond Dam is owned by ROY MCLAURIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mclaurin Pond Dam built?

Mclaurin Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Mclaurin Pond Dam?

Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin Pond Dam?

Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin Pond Dam last inspected?

Mclaurin Pond Dam was last inspected on April 18, 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.