Kingsley Commercial Road C Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in York, South Carolina, Kingsley Commercial Road C Pond is a privately-owned dam designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-STEELE CREEK river.


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Summary

Completed in 2016, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans 850 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 26.5 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential.

Despite its fair condition assessment, the Kingsley Commercial Road C Pond dam poses a very high risk (rating of 1) according to the data. This risk level highlights the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness in the event of a potential breach. With a controlled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its critical role in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on the surrounding area. As climate change continues to influence precipitation patterns and the frequency of severe storms, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Kingsley Commercial Road C Pond will be essential for safeguarding communities and water resources.

Year Completed

2016

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

TR-STEELE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Nid Storage

26.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

44
       
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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.