George Tindal Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
George Tindal Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01920 |
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
LARRY D AVINS
Private
Nearby Dams
H Fox Tindal Dam
Clarendon, SC
Low Hazard 18 ftElliott Millpond Dam
Clarendon, SC
Unknown 13 ftStukes/Hilton Dam
Clarendon, SC
Significant Hazard 17 ftCola Plantation Dam
Clarendon, SC
Significant Hazard 15 ftTouchberry Lower Pond Dam
Sumter, SC
Low Hazard 17 ftCulp Pond Dam
Sumter, SC
Unknown 17 ftCamp Daniels Pond Dam
Calhoun, SC
Low Hazard 14 ftEvans Pond Dam
Calhoun, SC
Unknown 26 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of George Tindal Pond Dam?
George Tindal 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 George Tindal Pond Dam?
George Tindal Pond Dam is owned by LARRY D AVINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was George Tindal Pond Dam built?
George Tindal Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 George Tindal Pond Dam?
George Tindal 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 George Tindal Pond Dam?
George Tindal 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 George Tindal Pond Dam last inspected?
George Tindal Pond Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.