Parkers Pond Dam

TR-BEE BRANCH· Kershaw, South Carolina· 32 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Parkers Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
NID IDSC01491

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 9, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

THORNWELL W WATSON JR AND JULIE A WATSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parkers Pond Dam?

Parkers Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Parkers Pond Dam?

Parkers Pond Dam is owned by THORNWELL W WATSON JR AND JULIE A WATSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Parkers Pond Dam?

Parkers 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 Parkers Pond Dam?

Parkers Pond Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Parkers Pond Dam last inspected?

Parkers Pond Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2023. 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.