Wards Pasture Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wards Pasture Pond 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 | 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01918 |
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
NICMIC LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wards Pasture Pond Dam?
Wards Pasture 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 Wards Pasture Pond Dam?
Wards Pasture Pond Dam is owned by NICMIC LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wards Pasture Pond Dam built?
Wards Pasture Pond 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 Wards Pasture Pond Dam?
Wards Pasture 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 Wards Pasture Pond Dam?
Wards Pasture Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.