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Stills Pond Dam, also known as Harold R Still Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Barnwell, South Carolina, along the TR-WINDY HILL CREEK. Completed in 1964, this Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 925 feet, providing a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, Stills Pond Dam poses a moderate risk (rating of 3) that necessitates regular inspections every two years. Despite its functional spillway type being listed as uncontrolled, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 17 acres for outdoor activities. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps preparation remain unlisted, suggesting a potential area for improvement to enhance safety and emergency response protocols for this water resource.
Stills Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational spot in South Carolina, providing a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities. As a privately owned structure, it plays a crucial role in water resource management and regulation, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community. With a focus on continuous monitoring and risk assessment, efforts to enhance emergency preparedness and management measures will further strengthen the resilience and sustainability of this important dam structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1964 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-WINDY HILL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 925 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 17 |
Nid_Storage | 126 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 20 |
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