Zelene Smith Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Zelene Smith Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01120 |
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
EDWARD ADKINSON TERRI ADKINSON AND SAMUEL HENRY ADKINSON;JOSEPH WILBUR YONCE JR ET AL;MULBERRY HILL HOMEPLACE LLC;PC FAMILY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zelene Smith Pond Dam?
Zelene Smith 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 Zelene Smith Pond Dam?
Zelene Smith Pond Dam is owned by EDWARD ADKINSON TERRI ADKINSON AND SAMUEL HENRY ADKINSON;JOSEPH WILBUR YONCE JR ET AL;MULBERRY HILL HOMEPLACE LLC;PC FAMILY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zelene Smith Pond Dam built?
Zelene Smith 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 Zelene Smith Pond Dam?
Zelene Smith Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Zelene Smith Pond Dam?
Zelene Smith Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Zelene Smith Pond Dam last inspected?
Zelene Smith Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.