Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01796 |
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
GLORIA WILLIAMS;THOMAS N MILLER AND ELISSA W MILLER LIVING TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1?
Albert Taylor 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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1?
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 is owned by GLORIA WILLIAMS;THOMAS N MILLER AND ELISSA W MILLER LIVING TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 built?
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1?
Albert Taylor 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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1?
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Albert Taylor Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on May 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.