Ingraham Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ingraham Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02057 |
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
BILLY R DOVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ingraham Pond Dam?
Ingraham 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 Ingraham Pond Dam?
Ingraham Pond Dam is owned by BILLY R DOVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ingraham Pond Dam built?
Ingraham Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Ingraham Pond Dam?
Ingraham 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 Ingraham Pond Dam?
Ingraham Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Ingraham Pond Dam last inspected?
Ingraham Pond Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.