Tylers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tylers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00299 |
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
KEVIN E AND JENNIFER P FINCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tylers Pond Dam?
Tylers 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 Tylers Pond Dam?
Tylers Pond Dam is owned by KEVIN E AND JENNIFER P FINCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tylers Pond Dam built?
Tylers Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Tylers Pond Dam?
Tylers 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 Tylers Pond Dam?
Tylers Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Tylers Pond Dam last inspected?
Tylers Pond Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.