Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Dutchman Correctional Dam, also known as Johnson Pond Dam, was completed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational structure along the Tyger River.
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Standing at a height of 49 feet and stretching 296 feet in length, this earth dam with a buttress core type provides a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 92 acre-feet across its 7-acre surface area.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure public safety. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the Dutchman Correctional Dam offers opportunities for recreation while also posing moderate risk that warrants ongoing management measures. Whether for water resource management or climate enthusiasts, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure in safeguarding our natural environment.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
296 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TYGER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |
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