Priesters Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Priesters Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01631 |
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
BENNIE K AND MARSHA F HUGHES;DEBORAH MARLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Priesters Pond Dam?
Priesters 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 Priesters Pond Dam?
Priesters Pond Dam is owned by BENNIE K AND MARSHA F HUGHES;DEBORAH MARLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Priesters Pond Dam built?
Priesters Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Priesters Pond Dam?
Priesters 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 Priesters Pond Dam?
Priesters Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Priesters Pond Dam last inspected?
Priesters Pond Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.