Babb Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Babb Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02061 |
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
MICHAEL ARMOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Babb Pond Dam?
Babb 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 Babb Pond Dam?
Babb Pond Dam is owned by MICHAEL ARMOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Babb Pond Dam built?
Babb Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Babb Pond Dam?
Babb 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 Babb Pond Dam?
Babb Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Babb Pond Dam last inspected?
Babb Pond Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.