Coleman Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Coleman Pond Dam, located in Florence, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 7 feet and stretching 650 feet in length, the dam holds a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-BIG SWAMP river or stream, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
While Coleman Pond Dam is state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), it has not been federally funded, designed, or constructed. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and has a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) prepared, and there is no information available regarding its compliance with federal guidelines for emergency preparedness.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Coleman Pond Dam serves as a significant site for recreational activities in the area, offering a serene environment for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, the dam continues to provide a valuable water resource for the local community while maintaining a low risk profile in terms of potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lynches River At Effingham
|
516cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
2860cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
2890cfs |
Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry
|
2190cfs |
Black River At Kingstree
|
1180cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
261cfs |
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.
Coleman Pond Dam