City Of Camden Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilson Dam Cool Springs Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The City of Camden Dam, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, along the TR-Little Pine Tree Creek, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 575 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. Despite its poor condition assessment, the dam poses a low hazard potential and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety.
Managed by a private owner, the City of Camden Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and holds state permits for operation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a surface area of 9 acres for outdoor activities. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has yet to have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about preparedness for potential hazards.
While the City of Camden Dam provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities, its poor condition and lack of an EAP underscore the importance of ongoing maintenance and emergency planning. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor updates on the dam's risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety of both the structure and surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
575 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE PINE TREE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wateree River Nr. Camden
|
2170cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
425cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
142cfs |
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
19cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
128cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
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.
City Of Camden Dam