Toney Pond Dam

TR-TIGER CREEK· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1950· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Toney Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC01119

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: July 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JW YONCE & SONS FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Toney Pond Dam?

Toney 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 Toney Pond Dam?

Toney Pond Dam is owned by JW YONCE & SONS FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Toney Pond Dam built?

Toney Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Toney Pond Dam?

Toney Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Toney Pond Dam?

Toney Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Toney Pond Dam last inspected?

Toney Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 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.