Ed Dohar Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ed Dohar Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02055 |
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
ANTHONY WRIGHT;THOMAS S DEWITT AND CAROL P DEWITT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ed Dohar Pond Dam?
Ed Dohar 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?
Ed Dohar Pond Dam is owned by ANTHONY WRIGHT;THOMAS S DEWITT AND CAROL P DEWITT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ed Dohar Pond Dam built?
Ed Dohar Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?
Ed Dohar 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam?
Ed Dohar Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Ed Dohar Pond Dam last inspected?
Ed Dohar Pond Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.