Wilkerson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilkerson Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00019 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wilkerson Pond Dam?
Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson Pond Dam?
Wilkerson Pond Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilkerson Pond Dam built?
Wilkerson Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Wilkerson Pond Dam?
Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson Pond Dam?
Wilkerson Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Wilkerson Pond Dam last inspected?
Wilkerson Pond Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.