Boyds Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Boyds Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00096 |
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
RAINBOW FARMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boyds Pond Dam?
Boyds Pond Dam 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 Boyds Pond Dam?
Boyds Pond Dam is owned by RAINBOW FARMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boyds Pond Dam built?
Boyds Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Boyds Pond Dam?
Boyds Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Boyds Pond Dam?
Boyds Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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.