Garner Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Garner Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01146 |
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
JOHN MORGAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garner Pond Dam?
Garner 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 Garner Pond Dam?
Garner Pond Dam is owned by JOHN MORGAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garner Pond Dam built?
Garner Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Garner Pond Dam?
Garner 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 Garner Pond Dam?
Garner Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Garner Pond Dam last inspected?
Garner Pond Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.