Cherokee Golf Pond 2
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01848 |
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
CHEROKEE NATIONAL GOLF AND RECREATION CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Golf Pond 2?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 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 Cherokee Golf Pond 2?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 is owned by CHEROKEE NATIONAL GOLF AND RECREATION CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Golf Pond 2 built?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Cherokee Golf Pond 2?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 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 Cherokee Golf Pond 2?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 has a dam height of 22 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 Cherokee Golf Pond 2 last inspected?
Cherokee Golf Pond 2 was last inspected on August 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.