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Whitehead Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was completed in 1963 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts. The dam is privately owned and state regulated by SC DHEC, ensuring its maintenance and safety standards are upheld. The earth-type dam stands at 13 feet tall and spans 475 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements. The last inspection in August 2017 revealed this assessment, prompting a moderate risk rating. With its uncontrolled spillway and outdated condition, the Whitehead Pond Dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to advocate for sustainable infrastructure improvements and recreational enhancements in the Buzzard Branch area.
Year_Completed | 1963 |
Dam_Height | 13 |
River_Or_Stream | BUZZARD BRANCH |
Dam_Length | 475 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9 |
Nid_Storage | 67 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 13 |
SAVANNAH RIVER AT AUGUSTA | 9220cfs |
SOUTH FORK EDISTO RIVER NEAR DENMARK | 837cfs |
SOUTH FORK EDISTO RIVER NEAR COPE | 940cfs |
SOUTH FORK EDISTO RIVER NEAR BAMBERG | 953cfs |
BUTLER CREEK BELOW 7TH AVENUE | 15cfs |
SPIRIT CREEK AT US 1 | 19cfs |
BRIER CREEK NEAR WAYNESBORO | 518cfs |
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Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park | |||
Rivers End City Park | |||
Magnolia Springs State Park | |||
Colleton State Park | |||
Fort McAllister State Park |