Charlie Holmes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Charlie Holmes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01139 |
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
CHARLIE L D & G C HOLMES ETAL;HARRIET ELIZABETH SOWELL;JAMES CLEVELAND HOLMES JR TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charlie Holmes Pond Dam?
Charlie Holmes 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 Charlie Holmes Pond Dam?
Charlie Holmes Pond Dam is owned by CHARLIE L D & G C HOLMES ETAL;HARRIET ELIZABETH SOWELL;JAMES CLEVELAND HOLMES JR TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charlie Holmes Pond Dam built?
Charlie Holmes Pond Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Charlie Holmes Pond Dam?
Charlie Holmes 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 Charlie Holmes Pond Dam?
Charlie Holmes Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Charlie Holmes Pond Dam last inspected?
Charlie Holmes Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.