Gun Club Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gun Club Pond Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1959 primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 35 feet and stretching 833 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-ISONS CREEK, the dam boasts a surface area of 5 acres and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

Despite its low hazard potential, Gun Club Pond Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2017. The dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently listed as unknown, highlighting potential areas for improvement in the dam's safety protocols. Overall, Gun Club Pond Dam serves as a recreational hub in the region, but its maintenance and safety measures warrant attention to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and water resources.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

833

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-ISONS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

63

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.