Julia Dubose Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wildwood Lake Dam Johnson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Julia Dubose Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, indicating the need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Julia Dubose Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam impounds Bradley Mill Branch and serves as a recreational resource for the local community. However, its outdated condition assessment and moderate risk rating highlight the importance of proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the dam's long-term stability.
With a history dating back over six decades, Julia Dubose Pond Dam remains a vital structure for water resource management and recreational purposes in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, proper monitoring, maintenance, and risk assessment are crucial to safeguarding the dam and surrounding areas from potential threats and ensuring its continued function for generations to come.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
BRADLEY MILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
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10cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
1860cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
5230cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
7cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
59cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
10cfs |
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.
Julia Dubose Pond Dam