Amick Pond Dam D-1599 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Amicks Poultry Dam David Asbill Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Amick Pond Dam D-1599, located in Saluda, South Carolina, was completed in 1970 and stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 540 feet.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a core type of buttress and unlisted/unknown foundation, serves a primary purpose classified as "Other" and has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-HARRIS BRANCH river/stream and is owned privately, with the USDA NRCS listed as the designer.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Amick Pond Dam D-1599 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 36 feet, and the dam has uncontrolled outlet gates. While the dam has not been inspected or assessed in recent times, the risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unclear. With a drainage area of 0.73 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, this dam presents an intriguing case for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the maintenance and safety of such structures.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HARRIS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.73 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Amick Pond Dam D-1599