Forest Smith Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Smith Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | SC02289 |
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
JUTTA C SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Smith Pond Dam?
Forest Smith 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 Forest Smith Pond Dam?
Forest Smith Pond Dam is owned by JUTTA C SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Forest Smith Pond Dam?
Forest Smith 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 Forest Smith Pond Dam?
Forest Smith Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Forest Smith Pond Dam last inspected?
Forest Smith Pond Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.