Drakes Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Helen Kirkley Dam Vida Polston Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Drakes Pond Dam, located in Marlboro, South Carolina, is a historic structure completed in 1803 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam spans 2550 feet in length and stands at a height of 8 feet, offering a storage capacity of 1056 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Three Creeks river system and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", Drakes Pond Dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years, with the most recent assessment conducted in March 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain undisclosed in the available data. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, this historical earth dam stands as a significant landmark in the water resource and climate enthusiasts' community, offering a glimpse into South Carolina's rich heritage and environmental stewardship efforts.
Year Completed |
1803 |
Dam Length |
2550 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
THREE CREEKS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
200 |
Nid Storage |
1056 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2400cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
261cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
2890cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
2860cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
64cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
127cfs |
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.
Drakes Pond Dam