Davis Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Davis Pond Dam, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at 31 feet tall and spanning 272 feet in length, serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam holds a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and has a low hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of May 2017.

Situated on the TR-Reedy River, Davis Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 399 cubic feet per second. Despite a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified, highlighting potential areas for improvement in preparedness and response protocols.

Overall, Davis Pond Dam provides essential water resource management functions while also offering recreational opportunities for the local community. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital component of the region's infrastructure for both water supply and environmental conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

272

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-REEDY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.