Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01994 |
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
POST FOOT PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1?
Blkrhouse 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 Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1?
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 is owned by POST FOOT PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 built?
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1?
Blkrhouse 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 Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1?
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Blkrhouse Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on December 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.