Coal Ash Pond Number Two
Key Takeaway
Coal Ash Pond Number Two is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02849 |
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
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coal Ash Pond Number Two?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two 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 Coal Ash Pond Number Two?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two is owned by DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coal Ash Pond Number Two built?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two 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 Coal Ash Pond Number Two?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coal Ash Pond Number Two?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two has a dam height of 20 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 Coal Ash Pond Number Two last inspected?
Coal Ash Pond Number Two was last inspected on March 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.