Gun Club Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gun Club Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 87.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02485 |
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
SPARTANBURG GUN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gun Club Pond Dam?
Gun Club 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 Gun Club Pond Dam?
Gun Club Pond Dam is owned by SPARTANBURG GUN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gun Club Pond Dam built?
Gun Club Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Gun Club Pond Dam?
Gun Club 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 Gun Club Pond Dam?
Gun Club Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Gun Club Pond Dam last inspected?
Gun Club Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.