Cooks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cooks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00356 |
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
WINDSOME PLANTATION LIMITED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks 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 Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam is owned by WINDSOME PLANTATION LIMITED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cooks Pond Dam built?
Cooks Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks 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 Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Cooks Pond Dam last inspected?
Cooks Pond Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.