Driggers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Driggers Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00640 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JESSICA DRIGGERS MORRIS;NANCY DRIGGERS GLAZIER;NANCY DRIGGERS GLAZIER;PAMELA MCDOWELL;SONYA D COVINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Driggers Pond Dam?
Driggers Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Driggers Pond Dam?
Driggers Pond Dam is owned by JESSICA DRIGGERS MORRIS;NANCY DRIGGERS GLAZIER;NANCY DRIGGERS GLAZIER;PAMELA MCDOWELL;SONYA D COVINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Driggers Pond Dam built?
Driggers Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Driggers Pond Dam?
Driggers 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 Driggers Pond Dam?
Driggers Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Driggers Pond Dam last inspected?
Driggers Pond Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.