Johnny F Owens Pond Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a height of 30 feet and a length of 345 feet.
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Completed in 1991, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and water resource management on TR-BIG CREEK. The dam has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.
The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and is inspected every three years, with the last assessment in June 2017 rating its condition as fair. Despite its significant hazard potential, the risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. With its scenic location and important role in water management, Johnny F Owens Pond Dam is an essential structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study in the region.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
345 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Saluda River Near Williamston
|
458cfs |
Reedy River Above Fork Shoals
|
116cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Reedy River Near Greenville
|
36cfs |
South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court
|
17cfs |
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
503cfs |