Staley Pond Dam

CAW CAW SWAMP· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1890· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Staley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)
NID IDSC00580

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 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

REED HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Staley Pond Dam?

Staley 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 Staley Pond Dam?

Staley Pond Dam is owned by REED HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Staley Pond Dam built?

Staley Pond Dam was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 Staley Pond Dam?

Staley 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 Staley Pond Dam?

Staley Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Staley Pond Dam last inspected?

Staley Pond Dam was last inspected on March 13, 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.