Martha Westbrook Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam, located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, was completed in 1976 and is primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, stands at 25 feet high and spans 500 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as being in poor condition, with the last assessment conducted in June 2017.
Managed by a private owner, Martha Westbrook Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is crucial for ongoing risk management measures to be put in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, especially given its location along the TR-Little River. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Martha Westbrook Pond Dam to be an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Broad River At Alston
|
1790cfs |
Broad River Near Carlisle
|
1320cfs |
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
12cfs |
Tyger River Near Delta
|
375cfs |
Enoree River At Whitmire
|
207cfs |
Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn
|
31cfs |
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.
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam