Bennetts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bennetts 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 | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01455 |
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
STEVEN AND DAWN SMOAK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bennetts Pond Dam?
Bennetts 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 Bennetts Pond Dam?
Bennetts Pond Dam is owned by STEVEN AND DAWN SMOAK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bennetts Pond Dam built?
Bennetts 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 Bennetts Pond Dam?
Bennetts 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 Bennetts Pond Dam?
Bennetts Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Bennetts Pond Dam last inspected?
Bennetts Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.