Harmon Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Harmon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00191 |
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
ANDREW F HARMON;DENNIS CARROLL HARMON;DONNA H RICARD;FAYE R HARMON ESTATE;JAMES L HARMON;NICHOLAS AND LORI HARMON PIZZUTI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harmon Pond Dam?
Harmon 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 Harmon Pond Dam?
Harmon Pond Dam is owned by ANDREW F HARMON;DENNIS CARROLL HARMON;DONNA H RICARD;FAYE R HARMON ESTATE;JAMES L HARMON;NICHOLAS AND LORI HARMON PIZZUTI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harmon Pond Dam built?
Harmon 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 Harmon Pond Dam?
Harmon 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 Harmon Pond Dam?
Harmon Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Harmon Pond Dam last inspected?
Harmon Pond Dam was last inspected on April 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.