J L Blackwell Pond Dam

TR-LONG BRANCH· Florence, South Carolina· Built 1960· 16 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

J L Blackwell Pond Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01982

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J L Blackwell Pond Dam?

J L Blackwell Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates J L Blackwell Pond Dam?

J L Blackwell Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J L Blackwell Pond Dam built?

J L Blackwell Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 L Blackwell Pond Dam?

J L Blackwell 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 L Blackwell Pond Dam?

J L Blackwell Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.