Padgetts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Padgetts Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01254 |
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
JAMES N BURTON AND LUANNE B BURTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Padgetts Pond Dam?
Padgetts 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 Padgetts Pond Dam?
Padgetts Pond Dam is owned by JAMES N BURTON AND LUANNE B BURTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Padgetts Pond Dam built?
Padgetts Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Padgetts Pond Dam?
Padgetts 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 Padgetts Pond Dam?
Padgetts Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Padgetts Pond Dam last inspected?
Padgetts Pond Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.