Whitestone 1 Pond Dam

TR-RICHLAND CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1964· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Whitestone 1 Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 87.9% in SC)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSC02195

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BASF CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whitestone 1 Pond Dam?

Whitestone 1 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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam?

Whitestone 1 Pond Dam is owned by BASF CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Whitestone 1 Pond Dam built?

Whitestone 1 Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam?

Whitestone 1 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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam?

Whitestone 1 Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Whitestone 1 Pond Dam last inspected?

Whitestone 1 Pond Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.