Browns Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Browns Pond Dam, also known as Holland Atlantic Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Bamberg, South Carolina.
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Summary
Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 850 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 20 acres for outdoor activities.
Despite being privately owned, Browns Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a significant hazard potential, but its condition is assessed as fair as of the last inspection in November 2019. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) and inspection frequency of three years, the dam serves as an important water resource for the surrounding area, particularly for recreational purposes along Ghents Branch.
With its picturesque location and vital role in providing recreational opportunities, Browns Pond Dam remains a noteworthy feature in the water resource and climate enthusiast community. Its history, design, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the intersection of human-built structures and natural ecosystems, making it a fascinating subject for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
GHENTS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
168 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Browns Pond Dam