Keasler's Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keasler's Pond Dam, located in Oconee, South Carolina, was completed in 1962 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 28 feet with a length of 300 feet, has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. It is primarily used for recreational purposes and is designed as an earth dam with a buttress core type.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with the last inspection conducted in May 2017. It is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure for both recreational users and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-MUD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

71

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.