Galey & Lord Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Susan Dam Camp Coker Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Located in Darlington, South Carolina, the Galey & Lord Pond Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1965 with a height of 14 feet and a length of 370 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves as a critical structure for the offstream storage of the Pee Dee River, providing a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition.
The primary purpose of the Galey & Lord Pond Dam is listed as "Other," with no specific details provided on its usage beyond offstream storage. Despite its relatively modest size, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region and is essential for maintaining the stability of the surrounding ecosystem. With its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam stands as a testament to effective design and maintenance practices, ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the structure for the community it serves.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Galey & Lord Pond Dam represents a fascinating example of the intersection between human engineering and environmental stewardship. Its presence highlights the importance of proper dam management and oversight in ensuring the sustainable use of water resources. By understanding the characteristics and regulatory framework of dams like Galey & Lord Pond, enthusiasts can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities associated with water infrastructure in a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
PEE DEE RIVER OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2450cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
136cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
144cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
375cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3460cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
520cfs |
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.
Galey & Lord Pond Dam