Peeples Pond Dam

BLACK SWAMP· Hampton, South Carolina· Built 1957· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Peeples Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDSC01001

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: November 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SCOTIA FARMS LP;TM&P PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peeples Pond Dam?

Peeples 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 Peeples Pond Dam?

Peeples Pond Dam is owned by SCOTIA FARMS LP;TM&P PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peeples Pond Dam built?

Peeples Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Peeples Pond Dam?

Peeples 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 Peeples Pond Dam?

Peeples Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Peeples Pond Dam last inspected?

Peeples Pond Dam was last inspected on November 27, 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.