Tb Pierce Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tb Pierce Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02181 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GRANT K PARADIS;MARK W HAMMERBECK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tb Pierce Pond Dam?
Tb Pierce Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tb Pierce Pond Dam?
Tb Pierce Pond Dam is owned by GRANT K PARADIS;MARK W HAMMERBECK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tb Pierce Pond Dam built?
Tb Pierce Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Tb Pierce Pond Dam?
Tb Pierce 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 Tb Pierce Pond Dam?
Tb Pierce Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Tb Pierce Pond Dam last inspected?
Tb Pierce Pond Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.