T E Mixon Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mixon Pond Dam Dicks Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Barnwell, South Carolina, T E Mixon Pond Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 17 feet and stretching 450 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by its last inspection date in August 2017.
Owned privately and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, T E Mixon Pond Dam poses minimal risk but requires attention to ensure its safety and longevity. The dam overlooks TR-Tinker Creek and serves as a popular spot for recreational activities. With its outdated inspection in 2017, there is a need for improved maintenance and potential upgrades to enhance the dam's overall condition and safety standards for both visitors and the surrounding environment.
As a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure, T E Mixon Pond Dam is a significant asset for the community's recreational enjoyment and water management. With its historic significance and prominent location in South Carolina, the dam's maintenance and future upgrades are essential to ensure its continued contribution to the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TINKER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
T E Mixon Pond Dam