Wk Chastain Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wk Chastain Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| NID ID | SC02515 |
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
DAVID AND REBECCA MCPHERSON;TROY JAMES CHAVIS JR LIFE ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wk Chastain Pond Dam?
Wk Chastain 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 Wk Chastain Pond Dam?
Wk Chastain Pond Dam is owned by DAVID AND REBECCA MCPHERSON;TROY JAMES CHAVIS JR LIFE ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wk Chastain Pond Dam?
Wk Chastain 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 Wk Chastain Pond Dam?
Wk Chastain Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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.