Calmont Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Calmont Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01574 |
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
CALMONT PROP OWNERS ASSOC INC;LINDA MCBEE DUGGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Calmont Pond Dam?
Calmont 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 Calmont Pond Dam?
Calmont Pond Dam is owned by CALMONT PROP OWNERS ASSOC INC;LINDA MCBEE DUGGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Calmont Pond Dam built?
Calmont Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Calmont Pond Dam?
Calmont 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 Calmont Pond Dam?
Calmont Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Calmont Pond Dam last inspected?
Calmont Pond Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.