Timmons Pond Dam

TR-SOUTH SALUDA RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1958· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Timmons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSC01728

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: May 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LAUREL LAKE FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Timmons Pond Dam?

Timmons 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 Timmons Pond Dam?

Timmons Pond Dam is owned by LAUREL LAKE FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Timmons Pond Dam built?

Timmons Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Timmons Pond Dam?

Timmons 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 Timmons Pond Dam?

Timmons Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Timmons Pond Dam last inspected?

Timmons Pond Dam was last inspected on May 4, 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.