Peeples Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Julia M Jones Dam Wildlife Lake No1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Peeples Pond Dam in Hampton, South Carolina, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 950 feet, the dam impounds a maximum storage of 500 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 56 acres for recreational activities.
Situated on the Black Swamp river, Peeples Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. The last inspection in November 2017 revealed satisfactory conditions, emphasizing the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to mitigate risks and ensure the dam's continued functionality for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
56 |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Peeples Pond Dam