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MESSERS POND

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Colonels Creek
April 24, 2025


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Messers Pond, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a federal water resource managed by the US Army for recreational purposes. Built in 1940, this earth dam structure stands at 15 feet high and spans 442 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 341 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 47 acres and is fed by Colonels Creek.

While Messers Pond has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not available. Regular inspections are conducted every 4 years, with the last inspection in March 2021. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in August 2006, and the risk assessment categorizes the pond as having a very high risk level. Despite these challenges, Messers Pond remains a valuable recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation for enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Year_Completed 1940
Dam_Height 13
River_Or_Stream Colonels Creek
Dam_Length 442
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 47
Hydraulic_Height 13
Drainage_Area 12
Nid_Storage 341
Structural_Height 15
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 15
       

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