Alverson Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Silver Lake Dam Berry Shoals Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Alverson Pond Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1958 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has been classified with a hazard potential of high and a fair condition assessment as of December 2019.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Alverson Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. Although the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are currently no specific risk management measures outlined for the structure. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities while being monitored for any necessary maintenance or improvements to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the surrounding area.
Alverson Pond Dam is a notable feature along the TR-South Tyger River, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource aficionados. With its stone core and earth design, this dam symbolizes the balance between human recreation and natural conservation efforts. As stakeholders continue to assess and manage the risks associated with this structure, the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resiliency remains at the forefront of discussions surrounding Alverson Pond Dam.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH TYGER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
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