Union County Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Union County Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01512 |
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
UNION COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Union County Pond Dam?
Union County 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 Union County Pond Dam?
Union County Pond Dam is owned by UNION COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Union County Pond Dam built?
Union County Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Union County Pond Dam?
Union County 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 Union County Pond Dam?
Union County Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Union County Pond Dam last inspected?
Union County Pond Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.