Jake Alvarez Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shepherds Pond Dam G Stanley Rose Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam, located in Chester, South Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 30 feet and a length of 200 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, making it an important water resource in the area. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and has a low hazard potential but is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in 2017.
Situated on TR-FISHING CREEK, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite its poor condition, the dam poses a moderate risk according to a risk assessment conducted, indicating the need for potential risk management measures in the future. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2017. Overall, Jake Alvarez Pond Dam stands as a vital recreational and water resource structure in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and management to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both residents and the environment.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FISHING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam