Sikes Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brady Pond Dam Geigers Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Sikes Pond Dam, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1940 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 17 feet and stretching 450 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. Sikes Pond Dam holds a low hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in March 2017.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sikes Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not required any emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared. With its location on Sikes Creek and the surrounding recreational opportunities, the dam serves as an important asset to the community while also contributing to the local water resource management and climate considerations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sikes Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam designed for recreation in South Carolina. Its structural features, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the intersection of water management, dam safety, and environmental considerations. As stakeholders continue to monitor and manage the dam's risk profile, it remains a focal point for sustainable development and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
SIKES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg
|
950cfs |
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.
Sikes Pond Dam