Hunter Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hunter Pond Dam, also known as Sandhill St Forest Dam 1, is a state-owned structure located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, along the TR-JUNIPER CREEK.


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Summary

Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 700 feet in length, serving primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Despite its modest size and recreational focus, Hunter Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the local community. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates are designed to handle the normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, providing flood protection and maintaining water levels for recreational activities. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. With its strategic location and importance for water storage and recreation, Hunter Pond Dam represents a vital piece of South Carolina's water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-JUNIPER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Nid Storage

83

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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.