Furtick Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Furtick Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01580 |
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
ETHEL G GIBBES;RYAN E AND SHEENA W MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Furtick Pond Dam?
Furtick 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 Furtick Pond Dam?
Furtick Pond Dam is owned by ETHEL G GIBBES;RYAN E AND SHEENA W MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furtick Pond Dam built?
Furtick Pond Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Furtick Pond Dam?
Furtick 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 Furtick Pond Dam?
Furtick Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Furtick Pond Dam last inspected?
Furtick Pond Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.