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Tidwells Pond Dam, also known as Sorrentino Dam, is a privately owned structure in Kershaw, South Carolina, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1965, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 490 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 8 acres for recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Tidwells Pond Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of March 2017. The dam is state-regulated by South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control, with inspections conducted every 5 years. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level, no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans have been reported.
Located along TR-Big Pine Tree Creek, Tidwells Pond Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. As a key feature in the region's water resource and climate landscape, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our dams to ensure the safety and well-being of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 13 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-BIG PINE TREE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 490 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8 |
Nid_Storage | 51 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 13 |
NORTH FORK EDISTO RIVER AT ORANGEBURG | 530cfs |
WAXHAW CREEK AT SR1103 NEAR JACKSON | 1cfs |
BLACK RIVER AT KINGSTREE | 142cfs |
GILLS CREEK AT COLUMBIA | 37cfs |
SANTEE RIVER NEAR PINEVILLE | 591cfs |
WATEREE RIVER NR. CAMDEN | 3350cfs |
CATAWBA RIVER BELOW CATAWBA | 4350cfs |