Snowden Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Snowden Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01664 |
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
CHARLES H AND DOROTHY LEE H SNOWDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Snowden Pond Dam?
Snowden 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 Snowden Pond Dam?
Snowden Pond Dam is owned by CHARLES H AND DOROTHY LEE H SNOWDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Snowden Pond Dam built?
Snowden Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Snowden Pond Dam?
Snowden Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Snowden Pond Dam?
Snowden Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Snowden Pond Dam last inspected?
Snowden Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.