Wheelers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wheelers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01270 |
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
PHILLIP A CLARY;WHEELER BROTHER FARMS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wheelers Pond Dam?
Wheelers 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 Wheelers Pond Dam?
Wheelers Pond Dam is owned by PHILLIP A CLARY;WHEELER BROTHER FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wheelers Pond Dam built?
Wheelers Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Wheelers Pond Dam?
Wheelers 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 Wheelers Pond Dam?
Wheelers Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Wheelers Pond Dam last inspected?
Wheelers Pond Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.