Parrs Pond 3

TR-BIG BEAVERDAM CREEK· Newberry, South Carolina· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Parrs Pond 3 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
NID IDSC02422

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

HEADSPRING FARM LLC

Private

Nearby Dams

John Long Dam

Newberry, SC

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James L Braswell Dam 1

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Low Hazard 18 ft

Parrs Pond 1

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Low Hazard 14 ft

Parrs Pond 2

Newberry, SC

Low Hazard 21 ft

Carl B Setzler Dam

Newberry, SC

Low Hazard 28 ft

James L Braswell Dam 2

Newberry, SC

Low Hazard 25 ft

Johnstons Pond

Newberry, SC

Low Hazard 30 ft

Bedenbaugh Beisel Dam

Newberry, SC

Unknown 26 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parrs Pond 3?

Parrs Pond 3 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 3?

Parrs Pond 3 is owned by HEADSPRING FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Parrs Pond 3?

Parrs Pond 3 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 3?

Parrs Pond 3 has a dam height of 20 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 3 last inspected?

Parrs Pond 3 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.