Fore Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Fore Pond Dam, also known as Larry Fore Dam, is a private earth dam located in Dillon, South Carolina.
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Summary
Built in 1953, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 58 acre-feet. The dam spans 440 feet in length and stands at a height of 11 feet, overlooking the TR-BROWNSVILLE CREEK.
Owned privately, Fore Pond Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated as of the last inspection in 2002, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and it lacks emergency action plans, inundation maps, and risk assessment measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fore Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in South Carolina. With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, the dam's condition and risk management measures pose important questions for environmental stewardship and safety considerations. As it overlooks the tranquil TR-BROWNSVILLE CREEK, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource utilization and conservation in a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BROWNSVILLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
2890cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
261cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
2860cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2400cfs |
Lynches River At Effingham
|
516cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
64cfs |
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.
Fore Pond Dam