Town Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tuckers Pond Dam Hills Creek Wcd Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Town Pond Dam, located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, is a local government-owned structure that serves as a vital water supply source.
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Summary
Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches for 500 feet along Black Creek. Despite its historical significance, Town Pond Dam is currently rated as having a poor condition assessment, with a significant hazard potential.
The dam has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 78 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2019. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in June 2019, ensuring that proper guidelines are in place for potential risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Town Pond Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply in the region. However, with its current poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential, there is a pressing need for ongoing maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential dam structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson
|
1cfs |
Catawba River Below Catawba
|
2260cfs |
Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail
|
2cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
121cfs |
Goose Cr At Fairview
|
14cfs |
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.
Town Pond Dam