Purvis Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dargen Pond Dam Lake Redwing Dam
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Purvis Pond Dam, located in Darlington, South Carolina, is a private dam built in 1975 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 530 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the scenic Alligator Creek and has a surface area of 14 acres, providing a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment, Purvis Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The dam has a designated inspection frequency of every 5 years, with the most recent assessment conducted in November 2017. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, the risk management measures and emergency protocols for the dam remain unspecified.
Overall, Purvis Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational asset in the region, offering residents and visitors a picturesque location for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. As a privately owned dam, it plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities while adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols to ensure public safety and environmental stewardship along Alligator Creek.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
ALLIGATOR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
287cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3070cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
3200cfs |
Lynches River At Effingham
|
630cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2040cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
147cfs |
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.
Purvis Pond Dam