Boyd Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1910 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Standing at a height of 15 feet and spanning a length of 340 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres. It is situated on Town Creek and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, Boyd Pond Dam currently has a poor condition assessment as of August 2017. The dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection highlighting the need for maintenance and repairs. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details for the dam are currently unspecified, indicating that there may be opportunities for improvement in terms of preparedness and risk management measures. With its historical significance and recreational value, Boyd Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources for both ecological and public safety reasons.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
172 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
20cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
399cfs |