Arrowhead Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Arrowhead Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00348 |
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
CAROLYN PRESLEY MACHOVEC AND JOEL PRESLEY COTRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arrowhead Lakes Dam?
Arrowhead Lakes 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 Arrowhead Lakes Dam?
Arrowhead Lakes Dam is owned by CAROLYN PRESLEY MACHOVEC AND JOEL PRESLEY COTRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arrowhead Lakes Dam built?
Arrowhead Lakes Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Arrowhead Lakes Dam?
Arrowhead Lakes 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 Arrowhead Lakes Dam?
Arrowhead Lakes Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Arrowhead Lakes Dam last inspected?
Arrowhead Lakes Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.