Fibers Recreation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fibers Recreation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01932 |
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
DARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fibers Recreation Pond Dam?
Fibers Recreation 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 Fibers Recreation Pond Dam?
Fibers Recreation Pond Dam is owned by DARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fibers Recreation Pond Dam built?
Fibers Recreation Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Fibers Recreation Pond Dam?
Fibers Recreation 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 Fibers Recreation Pond Dam?
Fibers Recreation 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 Fibers Recreation Pond Dam last inspected?
Fibers Recreation Pond Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.