W Cash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
W Cash Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02222 |
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
DUSTIN GREEN;JARRID ALDEN AND BRANDI LEMIEUX;VIRGINIA B BUCCHERI;WILLIAM C CASH JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W Cash Pond Dam?
W Cash 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 W Cash Pond Dam?
W Cash Pond Dam is owned by DUSTIN GREEN;JARRID ALDEN AND BRANDI LEMIEUX;VIRGINIA B BUCCHERI;WILLIAM C CASH JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W Cash Pond Dam built?
W Cash Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 W Cash Pond Dam?
W Cash 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 W Cash Pond Dam?
W Cash 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 W Cash Pond Dam last inspected?
W Cash Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.