Hs Hyman Pond Dam

BUCK BRANCH· Florence, South Carolina· Built 1950· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hs Hyman 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 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC)
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC01975

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHARLES D MUNN III AND SALLY MUNN;THADIS D CALCUTT JR AND RHETT TANNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hs Hyman Pond Dam?

Hs Hyman 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 Hs Hyman Pond Dam?

Hs Hyman Pond Dam is owned by CHARLES D MUNN III AND SALLY MUNN;THADIS D CALCUTT JR AND RHETT TANNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hs Hyman Pond Dam built?

Hs Hyman 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 Hs Hyman Pond Dam?

Hs Hyman 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 Hs Hyman Pond Dam?

Hs Hyman Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Hs Hyman Pond Dam last inspected?

Hs Hyman Pond Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.