Averyt Family Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Averyt Family Dam 1 is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01216 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Averyt Family Dam 1?
Averyt Family Dam 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Averyt Family Dam 1?
Averyt Family Dam 1 is owned by FAIRFIELD COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Averyt Family Dam 1 built?
Averyt Family Dam 1 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Averyt Family Dam 1?
Averyt Family Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Averyt Family Dam 1?
Averyt Family Dam 1 has a dam height of 21 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 Averyt Family Dam 1 last inspected?
Averyt Family Dam 1 was last inspected on December 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.