Jerry Holmes Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ronald Dew Dam Seivern Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Jerry Holmes Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Goose Platter Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1999, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 380 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, showcasing its versatility in water resource management.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of August 2017, with a low hazard potential, Jerry Holmes Dam remains a reliable infrastructure for the local community. The dam's operation and maintenance are overseen by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring compliance with state regulations and inspection protocols. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are yet to be fully documented, highlighting areas for potential improvement in disaster preparedness and risk management.
As a key component of water resource management in the region, Jerry Holmes Dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Its strategic location and design underscore the critical role of private-owned dams in safeguarding communities and wildlife habitats from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
GOOSE PLATTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
147 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Jerry Holmes Dam