Philpat Pond Dam

TR-SHOAL CREEK· Pickens, South Carolina· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Philpat Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
NID IDSC01399

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: June 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SUSAN PAXTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Philpat Pond Dam?

Philpat 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 Philpat Pond Dam?

Philpat Pond Dam is owned by SUSAN PAXTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Philpat Pond Dam?

Philpat 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 Philpat Pond Dam?

Philpat Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Philpat Pond Dam last inspected?

Philpat Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 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.