Sinclair Pond Dam

TR-BIG PINE TREE CREEK· Kershaw, South Carolina· Built 1960· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sinclair Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01495

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 29, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SHARON SINCLAIR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sinclair Pond Dam?

Sinclair 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 Sinclair Pond Dam?

Sinclair Pond Dam is owned by SHARON SINCLAIR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sinclair Pond Dam built?

Sinclair Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Sinclair Pond Dam?

Sinclair 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 Sinclair Pond Dam?

Sinclair Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Sinclair Pond Dam last inspected?

Sinclair Pond Dam was last inspected on March 29, 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.