Reid House Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wiles Pond Dam Gaynen Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Reid House Pond Dam, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1977, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 410 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Situated on TR-SQUIRREL CREEK, this dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Reid House Pond Dam poses a moderate risk level. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, this dam has a surface area of 5 acres and normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Emergency action plans are not currently in place for this dam, highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Reid House Pond Dam serves as a noteworthy site for studying dam infrastructure and its impact on local waterways in South Carolina.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SQUIRREL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Reid House Pond Dam