Mcbride Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

McBride Pond Dam, also known as Floyd McBride Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Chesterfield, South Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1970 with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 1380 feet. It has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-JUNIPER CREEK, under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed it to be in poor condition, with a moderate risk level assigned. The inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or associated structures. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for McBride Pond Dam are currently unavailable, indicating potential gaps in emergency preparedness for this recreational structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, McBride Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1380

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-JUNIPER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

99

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.