Fort Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 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 | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00147 |
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
JOHNNIE AND ASHLEY TOOLE;LAWRENCE P AND THERESA L VENTRESCA;PHILLIP AND DORIS CORLEY;WALTER L AND LINDA M COLEMAN
Private
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Low Hazard 17 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Fort Pond Dam?
Fort 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 Fort Pond Dam?
Fort Pond Dam is owned by JOHNNIE AND ASHLEY TOOLE;LAWRENCE P AND THERESA L VENTRESCA;PHILLIP AND DORIS CORLEY;WALTER L AND LINDA M COLEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Pond Dam built?
Fort Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Fort Pond Dam?
Fort 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 Fort Pond Dam?
Fort 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 Fort Pond Dam last inspected?
Fort Pond Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.