D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B
Key Takeaway
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 96.6% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 257 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,212 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | SC01688 |
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
DOE SAVANNAH RIVER
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B is owned by DOE SAVANNAH RIVER (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B built?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B has a dam height of 50 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B last inspected?
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond B was last inspected on January 29, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.