Legendre Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Legendre Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01837 |
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
MEDWAY PLANTATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Legendre Pond Dam?
Legendre 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 Legendre Pond Dam?
Legendre Pond Dam is owned by MEDWAY PLANTATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Legendre Pond Dam built?
Legendre Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Legendre Pond Dam?
Legendre 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 Legendre Pond Dam?
Legendre Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Legendre Pond Dam last inspected?
Legendre Pond Dam was last inspected on December 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.