Touchberry Lower Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Touchberry Lower Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01450 |
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
EIGHT-T LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Touchberry Lower Pond Dam?
Touchberry Lower 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 Touchberry Lower Pond Dam?
Touchberry Lower Pond Dam is owned by EIGHT-T LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Touchberry Lower Pond Dam built?
Touchberry Lower Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Touchberry Lower Pond Dam?
Touchberry Lower 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 Touchberry Lower Pond Dam?
Touchberry Lower Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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.