Bob Jones Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Bob Jones Farm Pond 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 | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02026 |
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
REBECCA R AND O PERRY EARLE III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bob Jones Farm Pond?
Bob Jones Farm Pond 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 Bob Jones Farm Pond?
Bob Jones Farm Pond is owned by REBECCA R AND O PERRY EARLE III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bob Jones Farm Pond built?
Bob Jones Farm Pond 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 Bob Jones Farm Pond?
Bob Jones Farm Pond 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 Bob Jones Farm Pond?
Bob Jones Farm Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Bob Jones Farm Pond last inspected?
Bob Jones Farm Pond was last inspected on September 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.