Granger Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Granger Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02092 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WILLIAM H GRANGER JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Granger Pond Dam?
Granger Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Granger Pond Dam?
Granger Pond Dam is owned by WILLIAM H GRANGER JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Granger Pond Dam built?
Granger Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Granger Pond Dam?
Granger 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 Granger Pond Dam?
Granger Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Granger Pond Dam last inspected?
Granger Pond Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.