Strawberry Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Strawberry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01605 |
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
JENNIFER ESKRIDGE AND MATTHEW B WILLIAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Strawberry Pond Dam?
Strawberry 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 Strawberry Pond Dam?
Strawberry Pond Dam is owned by JENNIFER ESKRIDGE AND MATTHEW B WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Strawberry Pond Dam built?
Strawberry Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Strawberry Pond Dam?
Strawberry 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 Strawberry Pond Dam?
Strawberry Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Strawberry Pond Dam last inspected?
Strawberry Pond Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.