Friddle Pond A Dam
Key Takeaway
Friddle Pond A Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01705 |
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
FRANK E FRIDDLE SR LIFE ESTATE;GEN FOUR LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Friddle Pond A Dam?
Friddle Pond A 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 Friddle Pond A Dam?
Friddle Pond A Dam is owned by FRANK E FRIDDLE SR LIFE ESTATE;GEN FOUR LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Friddle Pond A Dam built?
Friddle Pond A Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Friddle Pond A Dam?
Friddle Pond A Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Friddle Pond A Dam?
Friddle Pond A Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Friddle Pond A Dam last inspected?
Friddle Pond A Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.