Crider Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Willie Rucker Dam Ruckers Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Crider Pond Dam in South Carolina, built in 1935, serves as a recreational area with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at 18 feet tall and 580 feet long, is located on Little Beaver Creek in Calhoun County. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with a very high risk ranking. The state regulatory agency, SC DHEC, oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes.
The dam is under private ownership and primarily used for recreation purposes. The inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017. The dam is classified as having a controlled spillway type and a surface area of 14 acres. Although the risk assessment indicates a high level of risk, management measures and guidelines for emergencies remain unspecified. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may be intrigued by the potential challenges and opportunities for enhancing the resilience and safety of Crider Pond Dam.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg
|
950cfs |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
4580cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
9cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
770cfs |
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.
Crider Pond Dam