Joe Phillips Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Joe Phillips 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 | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01354 |
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
JOE M PHILLIPS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joe Phillips Pond Dam?
Joe Phillips 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 Joe Phillips Pond Dam?
Joe Phillips Pond Dam is owned by JOE M PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joe Phillips Pond Dam built?
Joe Phillips 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 Joe Phillips Pond Dam?
Joe Phillips 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 Joe Phillips Pond Dam?
Joe Phillips Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Joe Phillips Pond Dam last inspected?
Joe Phillips Pond Dam was last inspected on September 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.