Crane Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crane Pond Dam, located in Berkeley, South Carolina, was completed in 1969 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 36 acre-feet. The dam, which spans 895 feet in length, is classified as having a low hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last assessment in December 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Crane Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The dam overlooks the TR-Prioleau Creek and is equipped with a controlled spillway. Despite its fair condition assessment, the risk assessment for Crane Pond Dam is very high, indicating the need for heightened vigilance and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and downstream communities in the event of an emergency. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this dam's intricate design and purpose for recreation an intriguing subject of study within the scope of environmental conservation and management.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

895

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TR-PRIOLEAU CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Nid Storage

126

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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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.