Copley Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Copley Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01319 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DEBORAH POLLARD-MOORE;GWENDOLYN JOHNSON;JACOB POLLARD SR TRUSTEE;NANCY J STAHL;SOUTH STATE BANK TRUSTEE OF THE SARAH W JOHNSON TRUST;WARNER M CARRINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Copley Pond Dam?
Copley Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Copley Pond Dam?
Copley Pond Dam is owned by DEBORAH POLLARD-MOORE;GWENDOLYN JOHNSON;JACOB POLLARD SR TRUSTEE;NANCY J STAHL;SOUTH STATE BANK TRUSTEE OF THE SARAH W JOHNSON TRUST;WARNER M CARRINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Copley Pond Dam built?
Copley Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Copley Pond Dam?
Copley Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Copley Pond Dam?
Copley Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Copley Pond Dam last inspected?
Copley Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.