Inabinet Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sam Fogles Pond Dam Smith/Culler Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Inabinet Pond Dam, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching 600 feet in length, this dam provides a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 28 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in July 2017.
Situated on the North Fork Edisto River, Inabinet Pond Dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). Although the dam is not federally owned or funded, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's associated structures are listed as zero, indicating a standalone structure used primarily for recreational purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Inabinet Pond Dam an intriguing site for potential environmental impact studies, given its location on a significant river system and its local importance for recreational activities. The dam's condition assessment and regulatory status present opportunities for further research into dam safety and maintenance practices, contributing to the broader understanding of water resource management in South Carolina and beyond.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK EDISTO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg
|
950cfs |
South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark
|
805cfs |
South Fork Edisto River Near Cope
|
838cfs |
South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg
|
906cfs |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
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.
Inabinet Pond Dam