Luquire Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Luquire Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 87.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01147 |
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
SUSAN BARRY HALLENBURG AND RANDAL DEDRICKSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Luquire Pond Dam?
Luquire 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 Luquire Pond Dam?
Luquire Pond Dam is owned by SUSAN BARRY HALLENBURG AND RANDAL DEDRICKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Luquire Pond Dam built?
Luquire Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Luquire Pond Dam?
Luquire 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 Luquire Pond Dam?
Luquire Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Luquire Pond Dam last inspected?
Luquire Pond Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.