Lipscomb Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lipscomb 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 | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01564 |
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
JAMES S AND CINDI A JACKSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lipscomb Pond Dam?
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Pond Dam?
Lipscomb Pond Dam is owned by JAMES S AND CINDI A JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lipscomb Pond Dam built?
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Pond Dam?
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Pond Dam?
Lipscomb Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lipscomb Pond Dam last inspected?
Lipscomb Pond Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.