Falta Pond Dam

TR-SNOW CREEK· Oconee, South Carolina· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Falta Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC)
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
NID IDSC12834

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RONALD W FALTA JR AND DEBORAH A FALTA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Falta Pond Dam?

Falta 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 Falta Pond Dam?

Falta Pond Dam is owned by RONALD W FALTA JR AND DEBORAH A FALTA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Falta Pond Dam?

Falta Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Falta Pond Dam?

Falta Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Falta Pond Dam last inspected?

Falta Pond Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.