Blake Plant Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01532 |
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
GROTON LAND COMPANY INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blake Plant Pond Dam 1?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 1?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 is owned by GROTON LAND COMPANY INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 built?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 1?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 1?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 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 Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Blake Plant Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on November 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.