Dibbles Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dibbles Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure that has been in place since 1987.


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Summary

The dam stands at 30 feet in height and extends 185 feet in length, serving a primary purpose of recreation. It holds a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 75 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres. The dam is situated on Cedar Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

Despite its low hazard potential, Dibbles Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection conducted in August 2017. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are currently unreported, suggesting potential gaps in emergency preparedness. While the dam does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or associated structures, its proximity to residential areas underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring proper risk management measures are in place. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience may find value in monitoring Dibbles Pond Dam's condition and regulatory oversight to promote the safety and sustainability of this recreational water feature.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

185

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Nid Storage

150

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.