Messers Pond

Richland County, South Carolina (near Columbia SC)

River/Stream: Colonels Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
442 ft
Reservoir Storage
341 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-03-24

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SC00232
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
34.07078, -80.78585
Age
86 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.