Areharts Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stone Dam Gantts Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Areharts Pond Dam, also known as Watson Pond Dam, is a private earth dam located in Lexington, South Carolina.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 7 feet and a length of 300 feet. The dam's reservoir has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. The dam is situated along the Hood Branch river or stream, within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential, Areharts Pond Dam is in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2017. While the dam does not have any associated structures or emergency action plan prepared, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the surrounding area and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
HOOD BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
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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.
Areharts Pond Dam