Sherrill Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Culp Lake Dam Dodds Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Sherrill Pond Dam, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 585 feet, providing a storage capacity of 214 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Cane Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Despite being categorized as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as fair. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in September 2017. The dam has a designated emergency action plan, but its compliance with guidelines and preparedness for potential risks such as inundation mapping and risk assessment remain unclear. The area surrounding the dam offers a surface area of 17 acres for recreational activities, making it an important site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to visit and appreciate.
Overall, Sherrill Pond Dam presents an intriguing mix of recreational value and regulatory oversight, highlighting the importance of maintaining infrastructure like dams for both human enjoyment and safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the condition and management of structures like Sherrill Pond Dam becomes crucial in ensuring the resilience of our water systems and the protection of communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
585 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
214 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sherrill Pond Dam