Luquire Pond Dam, also known as Enoch Hardy Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Edgefield, South Carolina.
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Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 570 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam holds a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Luquire Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was rated as poor during its last assessment in August 2017. With a very high risk assessment rating, there are concerns about the structural integrity of the dam and the potential consequences of failure.
As a critical feature on TR-Horse Creek, Luquire Pond Dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and risk level of this dam is essential to safeguarding both the environment and nearby communities from potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
20cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
149cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |