Boozer Lower Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Boozer Lower Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01569 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BARBARA B MANN TRUSTEE;DARLENE B SCURRY TRUSTEE;RONALD F BOOZER SR TRUSTEE;SILVIA B BRANNON TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boozer Lower Pond Dam?
Boozer Lower Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Boozer Lower Pond Dam?
Boozer Lower Pond Dam is owned by BARBARA B MANN TRUSTEE;DARLENE B SCURRY TRUSTEE;RONALD F BOOZER SR TRUSTEE;SILVIA B BRANNON TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boozer Lower Pond Dam built?
Boozer Lower Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Boozer Lower Pond Dam?
Boozer Lower 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 Boozer Lower Pond Dam?
Boozer Lower Pond Dam 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 Boozer Lower Pond Dam last inspected?
Boozer Lower Pond Dam was last inspected on January 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.