Bridge Creek Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Flat Rock Pond Dam Vaucluse Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bridge Creek Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves various purposes including water storage and management.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 1532 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a normal storage of 265 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Bridge Creek, is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair as of December 2019.
With a hazard potential classified as high, Bridge Creek Pond Dam is equipped with a spillway and a buttress core foundation comprised of rock and soil. Despite its age, the dam has been maintained to meet safety standards, as evidenced by its last inspection in December 2019. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in January 2013, indicating a proactive approach to risk management and emergency preparedness. Overall, Bridge Creek Pond Dam stands as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1532 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
BRIDGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
1860cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
5230cfs |
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
10cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
7cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
10cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
59cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bridge Creek Pond Dam