Morefield Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Morefield Pond Dam, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a recreational dam completed in 1975 with a height of 18 feet and a length of 300 feet.


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Summary

The dam, constructed with earth and buttress core types, serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in various water activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last assessment conducted in March 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety compliance. Situated on the TR-Cowpen Swamp river or stream, the dam provides a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 49 acre-feet. Although lacking in certain structural details like spillway type and outlet gates, the dam continues to attract visitors for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.

While Morefield Pond Dam may be facing maintenance challenges, its role in providing a leisurely escape for the local community remains significant. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to prioritize the upkeep and safety of such structures to ensure sustainable enjoyment for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-COWPEN SWAMP

Surface Area

10

Nid Storage

78

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.