Reid House Pond Dam

TR-SQUIRREL CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1977· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Reid House Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC)
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDSC01597

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 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

NINA REID MACK

Private

Nearby Dams

Wiles Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

High Hazard 25 ft

Gaynen Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Unknown 19 ft

Gadden Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Unknown 23 ft

Hane Little Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Low Hazard 22 ft

Way Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Unknown 19 ft

Hane Big Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Low Hazard 24 ft

Shehane Cabin Dam

Calhoun, SC

Low Hazard 26 ft

Wk Chastain Pond Dam

Calhoun, SC

Low Hazard 16 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reid House Pond Dam?

Reid House 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 Reid House Pond Dam?

Reid House Pond Dam is owned by NINA REID MACK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reid House Pond Dam built?

Reid House Pond Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Reid House Pond Dam?

Reid House 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 Reid House Pond Dam?

Reid House Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Reid House Pond Dam last inspected?

Reid House Pond Dam was last inspected on March 6, 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.