J A Holmes Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
J A Holmes Pond Dam, also known as J B Holman Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Saluda, South Carolina.
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Summary
Built in 1925, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 375 feet in length, impounding water from Dye Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in October 2017. The State of South Carolina regulates this dam, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. Although the dam lacks certain safety features like spillways and outlet gates, efforts are being made to address its maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the ecological health of the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the developments of J A Holmes Pond Dam presents an opportunity to witness how infrastructure maintenance and regulation play a crucial role in preserving our water resources.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
DYE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
J A Holmes Pond Dam