Jowers Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Jowers Pond Dam in Barnwell, South Carolina, stands as a serene recreational spot, completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 21 feet and length of 510 feet, holds a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, offering a picturesque surface area of 20 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed a poor state, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Situated on the TR-YARROW BRANCH stream in the Savannah District, Jowers Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to oversee its operations. The dam's controlled spillway and buttress core type contribute to its stability, while its very high risk assessment (Rank 1) signals the importance of implementing risk management measures to address any potential vulnerabilities. With its historical significance and natural beauty, Jowers Pond Dam serves as a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of responsible stewardship and maintenance to preserve its recreational and environmental significance for future generations.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-YARROW BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
208 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Jowers Pond Dam