August Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
August Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01763 |
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
BOBBIE R SCHWIERS;McCLEER PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of August Pond Dam?
August 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 August Pond Dam?
August Pond Dam is owned by BOBBIE R SCHWIERS;McCLEER PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was August Pond Dam built?
August Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 August Pond Dam?
August 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 August Pond Dam?
August Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 August Pond Dam last inspected?
August Pond Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.