Sikes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sikes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00573 |
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
CARSON'S FARM AND GARDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sikes Pond Dam?
Sikes 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 Sikes Pond Dam?
Sikes Pond Dam is owned by CARSON'S FARM AND GARDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sikes Pond Dam built?
Sikes Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Sikes Pond Dam?
Sikes 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 Sikes Pond Dam?
Sikes Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Sikes Pond Dam last inspected?
Sikes Pond Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.