Hayes Pond Dam, also known as Joe Hayes Pond Dam, is a private earth dam located in Greenville, South Carolina, along the TR-Beaverdam Creek.
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Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Standing at a height of 27 feet with a length of 485 feet, it is classified as a buttress type dam with an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite being privately owned, Hayes Pond Dam falls under state regulation by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The dam has a significant hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in July 2020. With an inspection frequency of 3 years, the dam poses a moderate risk according to the risk assessment. Although it lacks associated structures and federal agency involvement, Hayes Pond Dam remains a notable feature in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |