Riggs Pond Dam

TR-BENNETTS BRANCH· Clarendon, South Carolina· Built 1932· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Riggs Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)
NID IDSC01916

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: October 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WILLIAM C AND LISA P ALDRICH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Riggs Pond Dam?

Riggs 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 Riggs Pond Dam?

Riggs Pond Dam is owned by WILLIAM C AND LISA P ALDRICH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Riggs Pond Dam built?

Riggs Pond Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Riggs Pond Dam?

Riggs 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 Riggs Pond Dam?

Riggs 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 Riggs Pond Dam last inspected?

Riggs Pond Dam was last inspected on October 30, 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.