Lb Davidson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lb Davidson Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02246 |
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
HUGH AND SARA MCDOWELL CO-TRUSTEES;VIRGINIA STACEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lb Davidson Pond Dam?
Lb Davidson 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 Lb Davidson Pond Dam?
Lb Davidson Pond Dam is owned by HUGH AND SARA MCDOWELL CO-TRUSTEES;VIRGINIA STACEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lb Davidson Pond Dam built?
Lb Davidson Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Lb Davidson Pond Dam?
Lb Davidson Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lb Davidson Pond Dam?
Lb Davidson Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lb Davidson Pond Dam last inspected?
Lb Davidson Pond Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.