Ardis Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ardis Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01409 |
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
BETH DUNLAP WATCHER AND MELISSA DUNLAP RIDGEWAY CO-TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ardis Pond Dam?
Ardis Pond Dam 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 Ardis Pond Dam?
Ardis Pond Dam is owned by BETH DUNLAP WATCHER AND MELISSA DUNLAP RIDGEWAY CO-TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ardis Pond Dam built?
Ardis Pond Dam was completed in 1800, making it 226 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 Ardis Pond Dam?
Ardis Pond Dam 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 Ardis Pond Dam?
Ardis Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Ardis Pond Dam last inspected?
Ardis Pond Dam was last inspected on March 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.