Dodds Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dodds Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01327 |
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
LENNAR CAROLINAS LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Warren Norman Dam
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 25 ftSherrill Pond Dam
Lancaster, SC
Significant Hazard 29 ftHelms Pond Dam
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 25 ftCulp Lake Dam
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 22 ftAndrew Jackson St Pk Lake
Lancaster, SC
High Hazard 27 ftCrenshaw Dam
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 21 ftUnion-Lancster Wat Sup Dm
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 65 ftCedar Pines Lake Dam
Lancaster, SC
Low Hazard 9 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dodds Pond Dam?
Dodds 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 Dodds Pond Dam?
Dodds Pond Dam is owned by LENNAR CAROLINAS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dodds Pond Dam built?
Dodds Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Dodds Pond Dam?
Dodds 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 Dodds Pond Dam?
Dodds Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Dodds Pond Dam last inspected?
Dodds Pond Dam was last inspected on September 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.