Clyde Laney Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Clyde Laney Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01870 |
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
DR WILLIAM R LANEY;JULIA DEAL LANEY;PATSY L RUSHING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clyde Laney Pond Dam?
Clyde Laney 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 Clyde Laney Pond Dam?
Clyde Laney Pond Dam is owned by DR WILLIAM R LANEY;JULIA DEAL LANEY;PATSY L RUSHING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clyde Laney Pond Dam built?
Clyde Laney Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Clyde Laney Pond Dam?
Clyde Laney 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 Clyde Laney Pond Dam?
Clyde Laney Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Clyde Laney Pond Dam last inspected?
Clyde Laney Pond Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.