Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gibson Pond Dam Mary Smith Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1910 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching 635 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 548 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 40 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, as last inspected in July 2017.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. With a spillway type listed as uncontrolled and a moderate risk assessment rating, there are concerns about the dam's safety and effectiveness in managing potential flooding events. The dam's condition and risk assessment indicate a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the Little Turkey Creek watershed.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam serves as a critical infrastructure piece within the Charleston District's water management system. As a privately owned recreational structure, it represents a balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the need for sustainable dam maintenance and risk mitigation strategies. The dam's location, design, and historical significance make it a valuable case study for understanding the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and the importance of proactive dam safety measures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
635 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Nid Storage |
548 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
20cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
149cfs |
Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells
|
1090cfs |
Saluda River At Chappells
|
1220cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Little River Nr Silverstreet
|
94cfs |
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.
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam