Gramling Pond No4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Gramling Pond No4 Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02185 |
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
HIGH TOP LLC;JOHN T GRAMLING II;POLLY AND MARION GRAMLING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gramling Pond No4 Dam?
Gramling Pond No4 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 Gramling Pond No4 Dam?
Gramling Pond No4 Dam is owned by HIGH TOP LLC;JOHN T GRAMLING II;POLLY AND MARION GRAMLING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gramling Pond No4 Dam built?
Gramling Pond No4 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Gramling Pond No4 Dam?
Gramling Pond No4 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 Gramling Pond No4 Dam?
Gramling Pond No4 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 Gramling Pond No4 Dam last inspected?
Gramling Pond No4 Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.