Hilton House Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Hilton House Pond Dam, also known as Boozer Dam, is a private earth dam located in Kershaw, South Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1953, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene setting for visitors to enjoy the surrounding area. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 545 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 63 acre-feet.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Hilton House Pond Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of 2017, the dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities while maintaining a safe environment for both visitors and the surrounding ecosystem. Positioned along TR-Beaver Creek, the dam's presence adds to the natural beauty of the region and contributes to the overall water resource management in the area.

As a key feature in the Charleston District, Hilton House Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in South Carolina. With its earth construction and buttress core type, the dam exemplifies a balance between recreational use and environmental stewardship. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, this dam continues to play a vital role in the local community, offering both relaxation and protection in the face of potential water-related risks.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

545

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

81

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.