Scott Pond Dam

TR-CAMDEN SWAMP· Williamsburg, South Carolina· Built 1970· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Scott Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSC01663

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: November 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARTHA W SCOTT;MEREDITH MARGARET SCOTT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scott Pond Dam?

Scott 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 Scott Pond Dam?

Scott Pond Dam is owned by MARTHA W SCOTT;MEREDITH MARGARET SCOTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scott Pond Dam built?

Scott Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Scott Pond Dam?

Scott Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Scott Pond Dam?

Scott 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 Scott Pond Dam last inspected?

Scott Pond Dam was last inspected on November 14, 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.