Camp Coker Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Coker Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00030 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Coker Pond Dam?
Camp Coker 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 Camp Coker Pond Dam?
Camp Coker Pond Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Coker Pond Dam built?
Camp Coker Pond Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Camp Coker Pond Dam?
Camp Coker 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 Camp Coker Pond Dam?
Camp Coker Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Camp Coker Pond Dam last inspected?
Camp Coker Pond Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.