Brewers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Brewers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01328 |
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
HERBERT LYNN RICHEY III ET AL;OLDE BREWER MILL POND LLC ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brewers Pond Dam?
Brewers 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 Brewers Pond Dam?
Brewers Pond Dam is owned by HERBERT LYNN RICHEY III ET AL;OLDE BREWER MILL POND LLC ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brewers Pond Dam built?
Brewers Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Brewers Pond Dam?
Brewers 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 Brewers Pond Dam?
Brewers Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Brewers Pond Dam last inspected?
Brewers Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.