Murry Pond Dam, located in Florence, South Carolina, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1974 primarily for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 16 feet and a length of 500 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities. The dam overlooks the picturesque TR-Jeffries Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, Murry Pond Dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed during the last inspection in November 2017. The dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the next assessment due in 2022. Although the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, additional measures for risk management have not been specified. With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of emergency action plan (EAP) preparation, there is a need for increased attention to ensure the safety and longevity of this vital water resource in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JEFFRIES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
376cfs |
Lynches River At Effingham
|
852cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3390cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
3450cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
425cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
142cfs |