Taylor Pond Dam 1

TR-SANDY RUN· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1950· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Taylor Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC00598

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WILLIAM T TAYLOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Taylor Pond Dam 1?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 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 Taylor Pond Dam 1?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 is owned by WILLIAM T TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Taylor Pond Dam 1 built?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Taylor Pond Dam 1?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 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 Taylor Pond Dam 1?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Taylor Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Taylor Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on March 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.