Shirer Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Shirer Pond Dam, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 22 feet high and spanning 420 feet in length, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 62 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Halfway Swamp Creek, the dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities in its 11-acre surface area.

Despite its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, Shirer Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to ensure public safety. The dam boasts a buttress core type foundation and is equipped with outlets gates for controlled water release. Additionally, the dam has a well-established emergency action plan, although specific details on its preparation and guidelines compliance are not provided in the data.

Managed by private owners, Shirer Pond Dam has been subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in January 2020. With the involvement of state regulatory agencies and a designated emergency contact plan, the dam continues to provide a recreational haven while adhering to safety protocols. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the blend of leisure and responsible management offered by Shirer Pond Dam in picturesque South Carolina.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-HALFWAY SWAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

106

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.