Crout Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Crout Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00188 |
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
JAMES C HALLMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crout Pond Dam?
Crout 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 Crout Pond Dam?
Crout Pond Dam is owned by JAMES C HALLMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crout Pond Dam built?
Crout Pond Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Crout Pond Dam?
Crout 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 Crout Pond Dam?
Crout 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 Crout Pond Dam last inspected?
Crout Pond Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.