Baxley 501 Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Baxley 501 Pond Dam, located in Marion, South Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1953 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 7 feet and stretching 450 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 60.6 acres. The dam is situated on Little Reedy Creek and is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Despite its recreational focus, Baxley 501 Pond Dam has been flagged with a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment. The last inspection conducted in July 2020 revealed issues requiring attention, prompting a biennial inspection frequency to closely monitor the dam's safety. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, efforts to address risk management measures and ensure compliance with guidelines are ongoing.
As a critical infrastructure within the region, the maintenance and upkeep of Baxley 501 Pond Dam are crucial to ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and preserving the recreational opportunities it offers. With a heightened awareness of its hazard potential and condition assessment, stakeholders and regulatory agencies must work together to implement necessary risk management measures and address any deficiencies to safeguard the dam's integrity and prevent potential incidents.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE REEDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
60.6 |
Nid Storage |
259 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry
|
1370cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
3250cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3290cfs |
Lynches River At Effingham
|
802cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
350cfs |
Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway
|
2260cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Baxley 501 Pond Dam