Palles Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Palles 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 | 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00236 |
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
LOUIS M PALLES JR AND MITCHELL D PALLES JR TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palles Pond Dam?
Palles 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 Palles Pond Dam?
Palles Pond Dam is owned by LOUIS M PALLES JR AND MITCHELL D PALLES JR TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palles Pond Dam built?
Palles 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 Palles Pond Dam?
Palles 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 Palles Pond Dam?
Palles Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.