Vida Polston Dam
Key Takeaway
Vida Polston Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00655 |
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
JACKIE POLSTON;PEGGY COLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vida Polston Dam?
Vida Polston 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 Vida Polston Dam?
Vida Polston Dam is owned by JACKIE POLSTON;PEGGY COLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vida Polston Dam built?
Vida Polston Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Vida Polston Dam?
Vida Polston Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vida Polston Dam?
Vida Polston Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Vida Polston Dam last inspected?
Vida Polston Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.