Pooles Pond Dam

TR-TAMPA CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1954· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pooles Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDSC02102

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: July 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROBERT P PEELE;SONYA AND RICHARD EHRHARDT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pooles Pond Dam?

Pooles 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 Pooles Pond Dam?

Pooles Pond Dam is owned by ROBERT P PEELE;SONYA AND RICHARD EHRHARDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pooles Pond Dam built?

Pooles Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Pooles Pond Dam?

Pooles 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 Pooles Pond Dam?

Pooles Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Pooles Pond Dam last inspected?

Pooles Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 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.