Coopers Large Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Coopers Large Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02063 |
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
SUE C WILLIS TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coopers Large Pond Dam?
Coopers Large 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 Coopers Large Pond Dam?
Coopers Large Pond Dam is owned by SUE C WILLIS TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coopers Large Pond Dam built?
Coopers Large Pond Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Coopers Large Pond Dam?
Coopers Large 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 Coopers Large Pond Dam?
Coopers Large Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Coopers Large Pond Dam last inspected?
Coopers Large Pond Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.