Arends Hidden Acre Pond
Key Takeaway
Arends Hidden Acre Pond is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02138 |
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
EVELYN MARY ARENDS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arends Hidden Acre Pond?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond 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 Arends Hidden Acre Pond?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond is owned by EVELYN MARY ARENDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arends Hidden Acre Pond built?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Arends Hidden Acre Pond?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond 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 Arends Hidden Acre Pond?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond has a dam height of 17 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 Arends Hidden Acre Pond last inspected?
Arends Hidden Acre Pond was last inspected on July 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.