Wabac Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wabac Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01722 |
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
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA-MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wabac Pond Dam?
Wabac 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 Wabac Pond Dam?
Wabac Pond Dam is owned by GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA-MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wabac Pond Dam built?
Wabac Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Wabac Pond Dam?
Wabac 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 Wabac Pond Dam?
Wabac Pond Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Wabac Pond Dam last inspected?
Wabac Pond Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.