Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01136 |
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
SHARON AND MELANIE MITCHELL;WILBUR EUGENE HOLMES JR AND DEBORAH C HOLMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam?
Holmes Mitchell 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 Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam?
Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam is owned by SHARON AND MELANIE MITCHELL;WILBUR EUGENE HOLMES JR AND DEBORAH C HOLMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam built?
Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam?
Holmes Mitchell 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 Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam?
Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam last inspected?
Holmes Mitchell Pond Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.