Jb Tankersley Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 94.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00017 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BONNIE LYNN BRIDWELL AND TRACY K TANKERSLEY CO-TRUSTEES;TANKSERSLEY PROPERTIES LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jb Tankersley Pond Dam?
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Jb Tankersley Pond Dam?
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam is owned by BONNIE LYNN BRIDWELL AND TRACY K TANKERSLEY CO-TRUSTEES;TANKSERSLEY PROPERTIES LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jb Tankersley Pond Dam built?
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Jb Tankersley Pond Dam?
Jb Tankersley 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 Jb Tankersley Pond Dam?
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Jb Tankersley Pond Dam last inspected?
Jb Tankersley Pond Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.