Stills Pond Dam

TR-WINDY HILL CREEK· Barnwell, South Carolina· Built 1964· 20 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stills Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSC01694

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DEBRA M PHILLIPS;JENIFER S GANTT;MATT MORRIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stills Pond Dam?

Stills Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stills Pond Dam?

Stills Pond Dam is owned by DEBRA M PHILLIPS;JENIFER S GANTT;MATT MORRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stills Pond Dam built?

Stills Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Stills Pond Dam?

Stills 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 Stills Pond Dam?

Stills 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 Stills Pond Dam last inspected?

Stills Pond Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2022. 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.