Jones Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cook Pond Dam Rh Anderson Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Jones Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1960 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 13 feet and with a length of 700 feet, the dam impounds Rocky Springs Creek, creating a surface area of 20 acres and a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with the last inspection in August 2017 revealing the need for improvements.
Operated under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Jones Pond Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it does not have any associated locks or outlet gates. Although the dam poses a moderate risk according to a risk assessment conducted in the past, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans documented for this structure. With its picturesque setting and potential for recreation, Jones Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable manner to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKY SPRINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
168 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Jones Pond Dam