A P Bowden Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 96.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01492 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FURMAN WILLIAM LEE JACKSON JR AND KAREN JACKSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of A P Bowden Pond Dam 1?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates A P Bowden Pond Dam 1?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 is owned by FURMAN WILLIAM LEE JACKSON JR AND KAREN JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 built?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of A P Bowden Pond Dam 1?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is A P Bowden Pond Dam 1?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 50 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
A P Bowden Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on March 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.