Darlington Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Darlington Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01950 |
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
SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Darlington Pond Dam?
Darlington 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 Darlington Pond Dam?
Darlington Pond Dam is owned by SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Darlington Pond Dam built?
Darlington Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Darlington Pond Dam?
Darlington 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 Darlington Pond Dam?
Darlington 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 Darlington Pond Dam last inspected?
Darlington Pond Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.