Wa Jones Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wa Jones Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02103 |
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
CYNTHIA F MALPHRUS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wa Jones Pond Dam?
Wa Jones 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 Wa Jones Pond Dam?
Wa Jones Pond Dam is owned by CYNTHIA F MALPHRUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wa Jones Pond Dam built?
Wa Jones Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Wa Jones Pond Dam?
Wa Jones 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 Wa Jones Pond Dam?
Wa Jones Pond 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 Wa Jones Pond Dam last inspected?
Wa Jones Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.