Parkers Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Parkers Pond Dam in Kershaw, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam has a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of January 2021. The dam is inspected biennially, with the last inspection conducted in January 2021.

The dam is owned by an entity not listed in the data, and its primary purpose and design details are not specified. Despite its relatively small size, Parkers Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. The State of South Carolina is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations related to the dam's operation and maintenance.

Given the dam's high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the structure. Emergency action plans (EAP) should be developed and regularly updated, in accordance with state guidelines, to mitigate potential risks and respond effectively in case of a dam failure or emergency situation. The relevant authorities must prioritize the maintenance and rehabilitation of Parkers Pond Dam to safeguard both the environment and public safety.

Dam Height

32

Nid Storage

34

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

32
       
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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.