Cook Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01308 |
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
HELEN MILLETTE;TEODOSIO ESTRADA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cook Pond Dam?
Cook 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 Cook Pond Dam?
Cook Pond Dam is owned by HELEN MILLETTE;TEODOSIO ESTRADA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cook Pond Dam built?
Cook Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Cook Pond Dam?
Cook 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 Cook Pond Dam?
Cook Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Cook Pond Dam last inspected?
Cook Pond Dam was last inspected on August 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.