W O Dominick Pond Dam

TR-SALUDA RIVER· Newberry, South Carolina· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

W O Dominick Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
NID IDSC02552

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WILLIAM OLIVER DOMINICK AND STEPHEN OLLIE DOMINICK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of W O Dominick Pond Dam?

W O Dominick 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 O Dominick Pond Dam?

W O Dominick Pond Dam is owned by WILLIAM OLIVER DOMINICK AND STEPHEN OLLIE DOMINICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of W O Dominick Pond Dam?

W O Dominick 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 O Dominick Pond Dam?

W O Dominick Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 O Dominick Pond Dam last inspected?

W O Dominick Pond Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.