Wallace Boyd Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02053 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
QUAKER CREEK FARMS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;QUAKER CREEK TIMBER CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wallace Boyd Pond Dam?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wallace Boyd Pond Dam?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam is owned by QUAKER CREEK FARMS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;QUAKER CREEK TIMBER CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wallace Boyd Pond Dam built?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Wallace Boyd Pond Dam?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wallace Boyd Pond Dam?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Wallace Boyd Pond Dam last inspected?
Wallace Boyd Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.