Paul Swartz Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Garvins Pond Dam Kent Ingram Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Paul Swartz Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1953 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at 14 feet high and stretches across 1205 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cedar Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The risk assessment for the dam is very high, highlighting the importance of implementing proper risk management measures. With a risk ranking of 1, there is a pressing need for proactive monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Paul Swartz Pond Dam to be a significant structure worth monitoring and advocating for proper maintenance to safeguard against potential risks.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
1205 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Paul Swartz Pond Dam