Rogers Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rogers Pond Dam, located on Big Ruddy Branch in Chesterfield, South Carolina, was completed in 1981 and primarily serves as a recreational site.
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Summary
This private dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 760 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Although the dam is not federally owned or funded, it is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam has not been assessed for emergency action plan preparedness, and risk management measures are currently unspecified. The dam's condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk management measures are areas that may warrant further attention to ensure the safety and stability of Rogers Pond Dam for both recreational users and the surrounding environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Rogers Pond Dam, its location on Big Ruddy Branch offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human engineering and natural ecosystems. As a privately owned earth dam with a buttress core type, the dam provides not only recreational benefits but also potential challenges in terms of maintenance and risk management. The dam's low hazard potential, coupled with its lack of recent condition assessments and emergency action planning, highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
BIG RUDDY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
121cfs |
Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson
|
1cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
443cfs |
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.
Rogers Pond Dam