Happy Times Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Happy Times Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00061 |
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
HAPPY TIMES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Happy Times Pond Dam?
Happy Times 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 Happy Times Pond Dam?
Happy Times Pond Dam is owned by HAPPY TIMES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Happy Times Pond Dam built?
Happy Times Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Happy Times Pond Dam?
Happy Times 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 Happy Times Pond Dam?
Happy Times Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Happy Times Pond Dam last inspected?
Happy Times Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.