Caughmans Duck Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Caughmans Duck Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01219 |
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
TRAILS ENDS FARM LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Caughmans Duck Pond Dam?
Caughmans Duck 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 Caughmans Duck Pond Dam?
Caughmans Duck Pond Dam is owned by TRAILS ENDS FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caughmans Duck Pond Dam built?
Caughmans Duck 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 Caughmans Duck Pond Dam?
Caughmans Duck 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 Caughmans Duck Pond Dam?
Caughmans Duck Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Caughmans Duck Pond Dam last inspected?
Caughmans Duck Pond Dam was last inspected on May 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.