W Cash Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Cherokee, South Carolina, the W Cash Pond Dam, also known as the Albert Mccraw Dam, was completed in 1973 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Managed by a private owner, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 345 feet, creating a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Zekial Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Despite its low hazard potential, the W Cash Pond Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of June 2017, presenting a moderate risk level. The dam operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, posing challenges for effective water management. While inspection occurs every five years, there is a need for improvement in maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this vital water resource.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the W Cash Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of recreational infrastructure, environmental regulations, and risk assessment in dam management. As efforts are made to address its poor condition and moderate risk level, the dam stands as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in balancing water storage needs with safety and sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

345

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-ZEKIAL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

71

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.