Bonnettes Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lewis Davis Pond Dam Twin Lakes Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Bonnettes Pond Dam, also known as C Belvin Bonnette Dam, was completed in 1952 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 640 feet in length. The reservoir created by the dam has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bonnettes Pond Dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in July 2017. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as very high, highlighting the need for potential risk management measures to be implemented. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. This information provides valuable insights for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams in South Carolina.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
ROBERTS SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Bonnettes Pond Dam