Tomotley Plant Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| NID ID | SC01560 |
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
PRODIGAL SON LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?
Tomotley Plant 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam is owned by PRODIGAL SON LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?
Tomotley Plant 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam?
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Tomotley Plant Pond Dam last inspected?
Tomotley Plant Pond Dam was last inspected on November 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.