Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01467 |
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
CASCATA DEVELOPMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 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 Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 is owned by CASCATA DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 built?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 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 Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 has a dam height of 13 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 Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 last inspected?
Mcguirts House Pond Dam 2 was last inspected on March 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.