Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01391 |
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 I BATSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam?
Cox Mini Farms 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 Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam?
Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam is owned by HELEN I BATSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam built?
Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam?
Cox Mini Farms 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 Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam?
Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam last inspected?
Cox Mini Farms Pond Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.