Weldon Pond Dam

TR-CROOKED RUN CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1997· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Weldon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDSC02744

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: April 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHN H WELDON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Weldon Pond Dam?

Weldon 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 Weldon Pond Dam?

Weldon Pond Dam is owned by JOHN H WELDON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Weldon Pond Dam built?

Weldon Pond Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Weldon Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Weldon Pond Dam?

Weldon 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 Weldon Pond Dam last inspected?

Weldon Pond Dam was last inspected on April 20, 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.