Leon Crouch Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ponderosa Pond Dam Wises Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Leon Crouch Dam, located in Saluda, South Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock management, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1945, this earth dam spans 550 feet in length and reaches a height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by a private owner, Leon Crouch Dam is regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. With a normal storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam is situated on TR-WEST CREEK, under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leon Crouch Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community safety. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
154 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Leon Crouch Dam