Askins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Askins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01979 |
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
ASKINS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;JORDAN ELINOR ASKINS LIFE ESTATE AND ASKINS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Askins Pond Dam?
Askins 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 Askins Pond Dam?
Askins Pond Dam is owned by ASKINS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;JORDAN ELINOR ASKINS LIFE ESTATE AND ASKINS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Askins Pond Dam built?
Askins Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Askins Pond Dam?
Askins 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 Askins Pond Dam?
Askins Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Askins Pond Dam last inspected?
Askins Pond Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.