Shelby Joines Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Shelby Joines Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01777 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALLAN ZORDAN AND JENNIFER ZORDAN TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shelby Joines Pond Dam?
Shelby Joines Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Shelby Joines Pond Dam?
Shelby Joines Pond Dam is owned by ALLAN ZORDAN AND JENNIFER ZORDAN TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shelby Joines Pond Dam built?
Shelby Joines Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Shelby Joines Pond Dam?
Shelby Joines 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 Shelby Joines Pond Dam?
Shelby Joines Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Shelby Joines Pond Dam last inspected?
Shelby Joines Pond Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.