Verida Marchette Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Verida Marchette Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00240 |
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
RICHARD LEWIS BEASLEY ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Verida Marchette Pond Dam?
Verida Marchette 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 Verida Marchette Pond Dam?
Verida Marchette Pond Dam is owned by RICHARD LEWIS BEASLEY ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Verida Marchette Pond Dam built?
Verida Marchette Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Verida Marchette Pond Dam?
Verida Marchette 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 Verida Marchette Pond Dam?
Verida Marchette Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Verida Marchette Pond Dam last inspected?
Verida Marchette Pond Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.