Ponderosa Pond Dam

GIN BRANCH· Saluda, South Carolina· Built 1958· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ponderosa Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC)
Max Storage182 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSC01255

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: March 22, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PONDEROSA COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ponderosa Pond Dam?

Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Pond Dam?

Ponderosa Pond Dam is owned by PONDEROSA COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ponderosa Pond Dam built?

Ponderosa Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Ponderosa Pond Dam?

Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Pond Dam?

Ponderosa Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Ponderosa Pond Dam last inspected?

Ponderosa Pond Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2022. 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.