Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 80 ft (taller than 99.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02578 |
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
BREWER GOLD MINE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam?
Pad 6 Overflow 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 Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam?
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam is owned by BREWER GOLD MINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam built?
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam?
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam?
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam has a dam height of 80 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 Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam last inspected?
Pad 6 Overflow Pond Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.