Wakefield Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wakefield Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00244 |
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
VERGIL A ROGERS TRUSTEE OF THE VERGIL A ROGERS REVOC TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wakefield Pond Dam?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield Pond Dam?
Wakefield Pond Dam is owned by VERGIL A ROGERS TRUSTEE OF THE VERGIL A ROGERS REVOC TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wakefield Pond Dam built?
Wakefield Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Wakefield Pond Dam?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield Pond Dam?
Wakefield Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Wakefield Pond Dam last inspected?
Wakefield Pond Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.