Beaverdam Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02689 |
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 V HORTON JR;JEWELL P MCLAURIN III ET AL;JOHN N MCGUIRE III;MCLAURIN LAKES CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam Lake Dam?
Beaverdam Lake 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 Beaverdam Lake Dam?
Beaverdam Lake Dam is owned by EDWARD V HORTON JR;JEWELL P MCLAURIN III ET AL;JOHN N MCGUIRE III;MCLAURIN LAKES CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam Lake Dam built?
Beaverdam Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Beaverdam Lake Dam?
Beaverdam Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaverdam Lake Dam?
Beaverdam Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Beaverdam Lake Dam last inspected?
Beaverdam Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.