Tomotley Plant Pond Dam

TR-COMBAHEE RIVER· Beaufort, South Carolina· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tomotley Plant Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC)
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
NID IDSC01560

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: November 28, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PRODIGAL SON LLC 

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?

Tomotley Plant 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?

Tomotley Plant Pond Dam is owned by PRODIGAL SON LLC  (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?

Tomotley Plant 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?

Tomotley Plant Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam last inspected?

Tomotley Plant Pond Dam was last inspected on November 28, 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.