Koons Pond Dam

TR-BLACK CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1950· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Koons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC01348

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: April 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MITCHELL L KOON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Koons Pond Dam?

Koons 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 Koons Pond Dam?

Koons Pond Dam is owned by MITCHELL L KOON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Koons Pond Dam built?

Koons Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Koons Pond Dam?

Koons 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 Koons Pond Dam?

Koons Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Koons Pond Dam last inspected?

Koons Pond Dam was last inspected on April 4, 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.