Martha Westbrook Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01201 |
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
ROBERT ALEXANDER WESTBROOK JR ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?
Martha Westbrook 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam is owned by ROBERT ALEXANDER WESTBROOK JR ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martha Westbrook Pond Dam built?
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?
Martha Westbrook 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam?
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Martha Westbrook Pond Dam last inspected?
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.