Amicks Poultry Dam

TR-HARRIS BRANCH· Saluda, South Carolina· Built 1987· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Amicks Poultry Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDSC02477

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

AMICK PROCESSING INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amicks Poultry Dam?

Amicks Poultry 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 Amicks Poultry Dam?

Amicks Poultry Dam is owned by AMICK PROCESSING INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Amicks Poultry Dam built?

Amicks Poultry Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Amicks Poultry Dam?

Amicks Poultry Dam 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 Amicks Poultry Dam?

Amicks Poultry Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Amicks Poultry Dam last inspected?

Amicks Poultry Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.