Muthig Pond Dam

TR-CRANE CREEK· Richland, South Carolina· 56 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Muthig Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 56 ft (taller than 97.9% in SC)
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDSC02846

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: Yes
Last Inspection: October 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

R JOSEPH AND LAUREN BEA RICHARDSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Muthig Pond Dam?

Muthig 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 Muthig Pond Dam?

Muthig Pond Dam is owned by R JOSEPH AND LAUREN BEA RICHARDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Muthig Pond Dam?

Muthig Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Muthig Pond Dam?

Muthig Pond Dam has a dam height of 56 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 Muthig Pond Dam last inspected?

Muthig Pond Dam was last inspected on October 26, 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.