SC PONDS 2

[SCearthmover]

I wondering who is in charge of permitting ponds in South Carolina. Does it matter whether it is a stream fed or dry pond? Thanks

 

[civilperson]

Dams are regulated, excavated holes are not.

 

[cvg]

I believe all major grading will require a grading permit whether it is a hole or an embankment. small dams (less than 25 feet high and less than 50 ac-ft storage) are much easier to permit than larger ones. There may also be a permit required from the state division of water resources.

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/titl49.htm

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t49c011.htm

http://www.keoweefolks.org/reference/scwaterplan.pdf