Shimmy'S Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Shimmy'S Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| NID ID | SC02464 |
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
JUSTIN COUTANT;MARY AND DONNY GAY;SHIMMY'S POND INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shimmy'S Pond Dam?
Shimmy'S 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 Shimmy'S Pond Dam?
Shimmy'S Pond Dam is owned by JUSTIN COUTANT;MARY AND DONNY GAY;SHIMMY'S POND INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Shimmy'S Pond Dam?
Shimmy'S 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 Shimmy'S Pond Dam?
Shimmy'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Shimmy'S Pond Dam last inspected?
Shimmy'S Pond Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.