August Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

August Pond Dam, also known as August Schwiers Pond Dam, is a private earth dam located in Greenville, South Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 350 feet, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was rated as poor, indicating the need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its long-term stability. The dam is under state regulation and inspection by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the dam currently has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, efforts may be required to improve its overall safety and resilience in the face of potential climate-related challenges.

As a key feature in the TR-GROVE CREEK watershed, August Pond Dam offers a valuable recreational space while also highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in the context of changing environmental conditions. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the significance of this dam in both its recreational and regulatory roles, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-GROVE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

88

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.