Parrs Pond 2

TR-GILDERS CREEK· Newberry, South Carolina· Built 1963· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Parrs Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDSC01090

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 5, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HEADSPRING FARM LLC

Private

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Parrs Pond 3

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John Long Dam

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Carl B Setzler Dam

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James L Braswell Dam 2

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Pauline Singley Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parrs Pond 2?

Parrs Pond 2 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 2?

Parrs Pond 2 is owned by HEADSPRING FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parrs Pond 2 built?

Parrs Pond 2 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 2?

Parrs Pond 2 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 Parrs Pond 2?

Parrs Pond 2 has a dam height of 21 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 2 last inspected?

Parrs Pond 2 was last inspected on October 5, 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.