Smiths Pond

TR-BUSH RIVER· Newberry, South Carolina· Built 1959· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Smiths Pond is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDSC00118

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 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

107 LADSON LLC ET AL;AYER-DENT INC;DUNEAN VENTURES LLC;NAI EARLE FURMAN;REEDY RUN REAL ESTATE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smiths Pond?

Smiths Pond 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 Smiths Pond?

Smiths Pond is owned by 107 LADSON LLC ET AL;AYER-DENT INC;DUNEAN VENTURES LLC;NAI EARLE FURMAN;REEDY RUN REAL ESTATE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Smiths Pond built?

Smiths Pond was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Smiths Pond?

Smiths Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Smiths Pond?

Smiths Pond has a dam height of 22 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 Smiths Pond last inspected?

Smiths Pond was last inspected on October 2, 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.