Thompsons Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Thompsons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01531 |
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
RODERICK PAUL STRICKLAND JR AND LORI B STRICKLAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thompsons Pond Dam?
Thompsons 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 Thompsons Pond Dam?
Thompsons Pond Dam is owned by RODERICK PAUL STRICKLAND JR AND LORI B STRICKLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thompsons Pond Dam built?
Thompsons Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Thompsons Pond Dam?
Thompsons 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 Thompsons Pond Dam?
Thompsons Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Thompsons Pond Dam last inspected?
Thompsons Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.