Sce&G Ash Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Canadys Station Ash Pond 2 Kearse Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sce&G Ash Pond Dam, located in Dorchester, South Carolina, is a crucial structure owned by a public utility company.
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Summary
This Earth dam, completed in 1973, serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a normal storage capacity of 234 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 369 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 695 feet, creating a reservoir with a surface area of 90 acres.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, this dam on the Edisto River Offstream has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2017. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had any emergency action plans prepared or updated recently. With a thorough inspection frequency of 5 years, Sce&G Ash Pond Dam is a significant water resource structure that requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
695 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
EDISTO RIVER OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Nid Storage |
369 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Sce&G Ash Pond Dam