Wakefield Pond Dam in Abbeville, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1948 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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This dam, standing at a height of 9 feet and a length of 683 feet, holds a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 88 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-Little River and is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, Wakefield Pond Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2017. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition closely and ensure that necessary risk management measures are implemented to maintain the safety and integrity of the structure. Additionally, the dam lacks Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and inundation maps, highlighting the importance of enhancing emergency preparedness for potential future events.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
683 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
503cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |