Metts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Metts Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01223 |
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
DEBRA METTS OUZTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Metts Pond Dam?
Metts 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 Metts Pond Dam?
Metts Pond Dam is owned by DEBRA METTS OUZTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Metts Pond Dam built?
Metts Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Metts Pond Dam?
Metts 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 Metts Pond Dam?
Metts Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Metts Pond Dam last inspected?
Metts Pond Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.