Leaird Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crawford Pond Dam Jordan Tailings Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, Leaird Pond Dam, also known as Herman E Cain Dam, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This private Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 425 feet, creating a surface area of 6 acres and a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Leaird Pond Dam is currently in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment. The overall risk associated with the dam is rated as moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address the condition of dams like Leaird Pond to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCKY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
121cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
443cfs |
Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson
|
1cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
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.
Leaird Pond Dam