Ziegenfuss Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ziegenfuss Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02031 |
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
LINDA V TANNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ziegenfuss Pond Dam?
Ziegenfuss 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 Ziegenfuss Pond Dam?
Ziegenfuss Pond Dam is owned by LINDA V TANNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ziegenfuss Pond Dam built?
Ziegenfuss Pond Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Ziegenfuss Pond Dam?
Ziegenfuss 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 Ziegenfuss Pond Dam?
Ziegenfuss Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Ziegenfuss Pond Dam last inspected?
Ziegenfuss Pond Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.