Greenwood West Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenwood West Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 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 | 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02264 |
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
COUNTRY MEADOWS INVESTMENTS, INC.;DONALD AND KELLY CLARK;LINDSEY AND TAMARA SCOTT;RICHARD AND BETH NEWTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenwood West Pond Dam?
Greenwood West 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 Greenwood West Pond Dam?
Greenwood West Pond Dam is owned by COUNTRY MEADOWS INVESTMENTS, INC.;DONALD AND KELLY CLARK;LINDSEY AND TAMARA SCOTT;RICHARD AND BETH NEWTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenwood West Pond Dam built?
Greenwood West Pond Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Greenwood West Pond Dam?
Greenwood West 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 Greenwood West Pond Dam?
Greenwood West Pond Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Greenwood West Pond Dam last inspected?
Greenwood West Pond Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.