Bowen'S Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowen'S Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01486 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAMILLA EMANUEL WATSON;CATHERINE BOWEN EMANUEL;MADISON BURNS CONE;REBECCA E CONE;SARAH IVEY EMMANUEL;SARAH WATSON CAMPBELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowen'S Pond Dam?
Bowen'S Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bowen'S Pond Dam?
Bowen'S Pond Dam is owned by CAMILLA EMANUEL WATSON;CATHERINE BOWEN EMANUEL;MADISON BURNS CONE;REBECCA E CONE;SARAH IVEY EMMANUEL;SARAH WATSON CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowen'S Pond Dam built?
Bowen'S Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Bowen'S Pond Dam?
Bowen'S 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 Bowen'S Pond Dam?
Bowen'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Bowen'S Pond Dam last inspected?
Bowen'S Pond Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.