Hamp Holmes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01116 |
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
HAMP HOLMES JR AND JULIA E HOMES CO-TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hamp Holmes Pond Dam?
Hamp Holmes 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 Hamp Holmes Pond Dam?
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam is owned by HAMP HOLMES JR AND JULIA E HOMES CO-TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hamp Holmes Pond Dam built?
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Hamp Holmes Pond Dam?
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hamp Holmes Pond Dam?
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Hamp Holmes Pond Dam last inspected?
Hamp Holmes Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.