J Brockman Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
J Brockman Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02175 |
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
CANDACE AND STEPHEN JOHNSON;KENT BROCKMAN ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J Brockman Pond Dam?
J Brockman 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 J Brockman Pond Dam?
J Brockman Pond Dam is owned by CANDACE AND STEPHEN JOHNSON;KENT BROCKMAN ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was J Brockman Pond Dam built?
J Brockman Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 J Brockman Pond Dam?
J Brockman 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 J Brockman Pond Dam?
J Brockman Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 J Brockman Pond Dam last inspected?
J Brockman Pond Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.