Parrs Pond 1

TR-REEDY CREEK· Newberry, South Carolina· Built 1959· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Parrs Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDSC00116

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: October 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

76 HOLSTEINS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parrs Pond 1?

Parrs Pond 1 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 Parrs Pond 1?

Parrs Pond 1 is owned by 76 HOLSTEINS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parrs Pond 1 built?

Parrs Pond 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Parrs Pond 1?

Parrs Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Parrs Pond 1?

Parrs Pond 1 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 Parrs Pond 1 last inspected?

Parrs Pond 1 was last inspected on October 4, 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.