Murry Pond Dam

TR-JEFFRIES CREEK· Florence, South Carolina· Built 1974· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Murry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDSC01980

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 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHNFORD S MURRAY ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Murry Pond Dam?

Murry 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 Murry Pond Dam?

Murry Pond Dam is owned by JOHNFORD S MURRAY ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Murry Pond Dam built?

Murry Pond Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Murry Pond Dam?

Murry 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 Murry Pond Dam?

Murry 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 Murry Pond Dam last inspected?

Murry Pond Dam was last inspected on November 14, 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.