Process Solution Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

The Process Solution Pond Dam in Fairfield, South Carolina is a privately owned structure that serves a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1992, this Rockfill dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres, the dam plays a significant role in containing and regulating water flow from the TR-BEAR CREEK OFFSTREAM.

The dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential but is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2020. It is under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. Despite its importance in water management, the dam does not have a designated spillway and has not been modified in recent years.

As an essential structure for water resource management in the area, the Process Solution Pond Dam highlights the critical role that private owners play in maintaining and regulating water infrastructure. With its capacity to store and manage water flow, this dam serves as a key component in the overall water resource system in Fairfield, South Carolina. Ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight ensure that the dam continues to function effectively and safely for the community and surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

1750

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BEAR CREEK OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

250

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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.