Sam Fogles Pond Dam

TR-NORTH FORK EDISTO RIVER· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1945· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sam Fogles Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDSC02098

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 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARYBETH F BECKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sam Fogles Pond Dam?

Sam Fogles 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 Sam Fogles Pond Dam?

Sam Fogles Pond Dam is owned by MARYBETH F BECKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sam Fogles Pond Dam built?

Sam Fogles Pond Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Sam Fogles Pond Dam?

Sam Fogles 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 Sam Fogles Pond Dam?

Sam Fogles Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sam Fogles Pond Dam last inspected?

Sam Fogles Pond Dam was last inspected on July 12, 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.