Howard Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Howard Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00628 |
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
RICHARD H HOWARD;RICHARD H HOWARD ETAL;W EDWARD DARGAN R AND WILLIAM EDWARD DARGAN III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howard Pond Dam?
Howard 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 Howard Pond Dam?
Howard Pond Dam is owned by RICHARD H HOWARD;RICHARD H HOWARD ETAL;W EDWARD DARGAN R AND WILLIAM EDWARD DARGAN III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howard Pond Dam built?
Howard Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Howard Pond Dam?
Howard 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 Howard Pond Dam?
Howard 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.