Guess Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mccains Pond Dam Folks Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Guess Pond Dam, located in Bamberg, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching out 375 feet in length, this earth dam on Stout Creek was completed in 1941. Despite its relatively small size, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, making it a significant feature in the local water resource landscape.
The dam's condition assessment as of March 2021 is deemed poor, with a significant hazard potential. It falls under state regulation, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place. The nearby Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and regulations. Despite its condition assessment, Guess Pond Dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its serene waters and surrounding natural beauty.
As concerns over climate change and water resource management continue to grow, Guess Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our essential water infrastructure. With its structural challenges and risk factors, it highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
STOUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Guess Pond Dam