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DUKES POND DAM

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Tr-Edisto River
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Dukes Pond Dam, also known as L M Dukes Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Completed in 1955, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 920 feet. It is situated on the TR-EDISTO RIVER and is under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

While Dukes Pond Dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in July 2017. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 126 acre-feet. Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam's spillway type is classified as uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 0 feet.

As a key feature in the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dukes Pond Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the community while also highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and inspection to ensure its safety and longevity in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year_Completed 1955
Dam_Height 13
River_Or_Stream TR-EDISTO RIVER
Dam_Length 920
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 18
Nid_Storage 126
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 13
       

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