Greenwood West Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ted Wingard Dam Curltail Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Greenwood West Pond Dam, located in Abbeville, South Carolina, was completed in 1989 and serves as a recreational water resource along the TR-Little Curltail Creek.
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Summary
This private dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a length of 600 feet, offering a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, last inspected in December 2017.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Greenwood West Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a stone core on a soil foundation, presents a significant risk due to its condition assessment. With a history of modifications unknown, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in December 1994, suggesting potential gaps in current emergency preparedness.
As a critical infrastructure within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Greenwood West Pond Dam highlights the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and public safety. With its outdated EAP and poor condition, stakeholders and local authorities must prioritize risk assessment, management measures, and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of this recreational water structure.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE CURLTAIL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
503cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells
|
1090cfs |
Saluda River At Chappells
|
1220cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court
|
17cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Greenwood West Pond Dam