Kaufman Pond Dam 1

TR-MOUNTAIN CREEK· Greenville, South Carolina· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC)
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
NID IDSC01756

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PEPPER TOBY AND GUS PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kaufman Pond Dam 1?

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 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 Kaufman Pond Dam 1?

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 is owned by PEPPER TOBY AND GUS PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kaufman Pond Dam 1?

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 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 Kaufman Pond Dam 1?

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Kaufman Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Kaufman Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on May 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.