Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02112 |
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
J LEONARD SANFORD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam?
Wannamaker Pond 1 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 Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam?
Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam is owned by J LEONARD SANFORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam built?
Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam?
Wannamaker Pond 1 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 Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam?
Wannamaker Pond 1 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 Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam last inspected?
Wannamaker Pond 1 Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.