Garvins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Garvins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00301 |
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
TANYA M AND THOMAS K SWARTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garvins Pond Dam?
Garvins 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 Garvins Pond Dam?
Garvins Pond Dam is owned by TANYA M AND THOMAS K SWARTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garvins Pond Dam built?
Garvins Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Pond Dam?
Garvins 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 Garvins Pond Dam?
Garvins Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Pond Dam last inspected?
Garvins Pond Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.