Eskridge Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Eskridge Pond Dam, located in South Carolina, was completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 276 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in 2017. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and integrity.

Situated on Thompson Creek, Eskridge Pond Dam serves as a recreational site for enthusiasts in Chesterfield County. The dam has a surface area of 11 acres and normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam's risk potential as moderate, there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site. The dam is privately owned and is not associated with any federal agencies, with its maintenance and operation falling under the responsibility of its private owner.

Despite its current poor condition assessment, Eskridge Pond Dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities in the area. With its scenic location and potential for water-based activities, the dam continues to attract visitors seeking leisure and enjoyment. As efforts are made to address the dam's maintenance needs and ensure its long-term safety, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this structure in providing both recreational opportunities and water management functions in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

276

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-THOMPSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.