Garvins Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Garvins Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00349 |
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
CHARLES AND LINDA SHARPE;HAMILTON AND RODNEY RHINEHART
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garvins Millpond Dam?
Garvins Millpond 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 Garvins Millpond Dam?
Garvins Millpond Dam is owned by CHARLES AND LINDA SHARPE;HAMILTON AND RODNEY RHINEHART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garvins Millpond Dam built?
Garvins Millpond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Garvins Millpond Dam?
Garvins Millpond 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 Garvins Millpond Dam?
Garvins Millpond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Garvins Millpond Dam last inspected?
Garvins Millpond Dam was last inspected on August 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.