Oakland Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Oakland Pond Dam, also known as Helen King Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Sumter, South Carolina.


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Summary

Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 350 feet in length along Beech Creek. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

With a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, Oakland Pond Dam provides a valuable source of water for the surrounding area. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition and undergoes regular inspections by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Its inspection frequency is set at three years, with the most recent assessment conducted in May 2020.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oakland Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational and water management structure in the region. Its presence along Beech Creek not only enhances the local landscape but also underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

BEECH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

55

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.