Spells Fish Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Spells Fish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01632 |
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
THOMAS J REEVES JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spells Fish Pond Dam?
Spells Fish 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 Spells Fish Pond Dam?
Spells Fish Pond Dam is owned by THOMAS J REEVES JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spells Fish Pond Dam built?
Spells Fish Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Spells Fish Pond Dam?
Spells Fish 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 Spells Fish Pond Dam?
Spells Fish Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Spells Fish Pond Dam last inspected?
Spells Fish Pond Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.