Daves Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Daves Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 98.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02755 |
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
NANCY C DAVES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daves Pond Dam?
Daves 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 Daves Pond Dam?
Daves Pond Dam is owned by NANCY C DAVES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daves Pond Dam built?
Daves Pond Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Daves Pond Dam?
Daves 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 Daves Pond Dam?
Daves Pond Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Daves Pond Dam last inspected?
Daves Pond Dam was last inspected on September 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.