Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01111 |
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
STANTON CASSELLS;STANTON CASSELS TRUSTEE OF TESTAMENTARY TRUST OF JEANNE L CASSELS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam?
Jeanne Cassels 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 Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam?
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam is owned by STANTON CASSELLS;STANTON CASSELS TRUSTEE OF TESTAMENTARY TRUST OF JEANNE L CASSELS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam built?
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam?
Jeanne Cassels 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 Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam?
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam last inspected?
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.