Sandy Beaver Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sandy Beaver Pond Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1988.


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Summary

This dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation, with a primary height of 25 feet and a length of 200 feet. It has a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, regulating water flow in the TR-DOUBLE BRANCHES river or stream.

Despite its low hazard potential, Sandy Beaver Pond Dam has been rated as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in 2017. The dam is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating potential concerns that may require attention in the future. The dam is under state regulation by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with inspections and enforcement mechanisms in place.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sandy Beaver Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its unique design and multiple purposes, including recreation, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the region. The moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and managing dams like Sandy Beaver Pond Dam will be essential for sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-DOUBLE BRANCHES

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Nid Storage

31

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.