Hancocks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hancocks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1830 and is 196 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01503 |
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
CHARLES M AND VICKY E SNYDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hancocks Pond Dam?
Hancocks 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 Hancocks Pond Dam?
Hancocks Pond Dam is owned by CHARLES M AND VICKY E SNYDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hancocks Pond Dam built?
Hancocks Pond Dam was completed in 1830, making it 196 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 Hancocks Pond Dam?
Hancocks 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 Hancocks Pond Dam?
Hancocks Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Hancocks Pond Dam last inspected?
Hancocks Pond Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.