Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01330 |
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
W OLIN NISBET JR FAMILY (STEWART PLACE) LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2?
Nisbit Farms 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 Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2?
Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 is owned by W OLIN NISBET JR FAMILY (STEWART PLACE) LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 built?
Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2?
Nisbit Farms 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 Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2?
Nisbit Farms 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 Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 last inspected?
Nisbit Farms Pond Dam 2 was last inspected on August 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.