Baughmans Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Baughmans Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00306 |
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
APRIL AND JASON COE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baughmans Pond Dam?
Baughmans 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 Baughmans Pond Dam?
Baughmans Pond Dam is owned by APRIL AND JASON COE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baughmans Pond Dam built?
Baughmans Pond Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Baughmans Pond Dam?
Baughmans 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 Baughmans Pond Dam?
Baughmans Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Baughmans Pond Dam last inspected?
Baughmans Pond Dam was last inspected on August 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.