Guignard Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Guignard Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01349 |
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
OAK VALLEY PLANTATION LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Guignard Pond Dam?
Guignard 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 Guignard Pond Dam?
Guignard Pond Dam is owned by OAK VALLEY PLANTATION LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Guignard Pond Dam built?
Guignard Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Guignard Pond Dam?
Guignard 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 Guignard Pond Dam?
Guignard Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Guignard Pond Dam last inspected?
Guignard Pond Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.