Conway Oxidation Pond 1
Key Takeaway
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02006 |
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
GRAND STRAND WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Conway Oxidation Pond 1?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 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 Conway Oxidation Pond 1?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 is owned by GRAND STRAND WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conway Oxidation Pond 1 built?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 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 Conway Oxidation Pond 1?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Conway Oxidation Pond 1?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 has a dam height of 9 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 Conway Oxidation Pond 1 last inspected?
Conway Oxidation Pond 1 was last inspected on December 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.