Connelly Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Connelly Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01727 |
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
ALEXANDER M STONE JR AND JANET STONE;MICHAEL L AND BEVERLY JO WEIR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Connelly Pond Dam?
Connelly 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 Connelly Pond Dam?
Connelly Pond Dam is owned by ALEXANDER M STONE JR AND JANET STONE;MICHAEL L AND BEVERLY JO WEIR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Connelly Pond Dam built?
Connelly Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Connelly Pond Dam?
Connelly 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 Connelly Pond Dam?
Connelly Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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.