Spigner Pond Dam

BUCKHEAD CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1953· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Spigner Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage221 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSC00606

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 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DUANE DENNIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spigner Pond Dam?

Spigner 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 Spigner Pond Dam?

Spigner Pond Dam is owned by DUANE DENNIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Spigner Pond Dam built?

Spigner Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Spigner Pond Dam?

Spigner 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 Spigner Pond Dam?

Spigner Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Spigner Pond Dam last inspected?

Spigner Pond Dam was last inspected on March 7, 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.