Mclaurin Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Mclaurin Pond Dam, located in Sumter, South Carolina, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 620 feet, holds a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in April 2017, with a moderate risk rating of 3.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Mclaurin Pond Dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced. While the dam has no associated structures, it is situated on the TR-POCATALIGO RIVER and falls under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District. With a risk assessment completed and no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam is in need of attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.

Given its location and purpose, Mclaurin Pond Dam provides a valuable water resource for recreational activities in the area. However, with its current poor condition and moderate risk rating, stakeholders and regulators must prioritize necessary repairs and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard this vital infrastructure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

620

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-POCATALIGO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Nid Storage

125

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.