Keller Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keller Pond Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1990 for irrigation purposes on TR-Peters Creek.


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Summary

With a height of 43 feet and a length of 335 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as poor during the last inspection in May 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Keller Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. The dam's primary purpose of irrigation serves the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan status are areas of concern that may require attention in the future to ensure its continued safe operation.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Keller Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in dam infrastructure management and maintenance. As a vital structure for irrigation in the region, the dam's condition and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the challenges of balancing water resource needs with safety and environmental considerations. With ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures, Keller Pond Dam can continue to serve its purpose effectively while minimizing any potential hazards to the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

335

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

TR-PETERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

91

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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.