Ruesch Pond Dam
South Carolina — Orangeburg County — MIDDLE PEN SWAMP
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River | MIDDLE PEN SWAMP |
| Coordinates | 33.47330, -80.79470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOHHNY L MURDAUGH |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.