Williams Sediment Pond E
Key Takeaway
Williams Sediment Pond E is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC12288 |
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
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Williams Sediment Pond E?
Williams Sediment Pond E 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 Williams Sediment Pond E?
Williams Sediment Pond E is owned by DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Williams Sediment Pond E built?
Williams Sediment Pond E was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Williams Sediment Pond E?
Williams Sediment Pond E serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Williams Sediment Pond E?
Williams Sediment Pond E has a dam height of 11 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 Williams Sediment Pond E last inspected?
Williams Sediment Pond E was last inspected on November 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.