Jake Alvarez Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02297 |
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
J C ALVAREZ III AND BILLIE JEAN D ALVAREZ;LGI HOMES-SC LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jake Alvarez Pond Dam?
Jake Alvarez 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 Jake Alvarez Pond Dam?
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam is owned by J C ALVAREZ III AND BILLIE JEAN D ALVAREZ;LGI HOMES-SC LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jake Alvarez Pond Dam built?
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Jake Alvarez Pond Dam?
Jake Alvarez 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 Jake Alvarez Pond Dam?
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Jake Alvarez Pond Dam last inspected?
Jake Alvarez Pond Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.