Ben D Paysinger Dam
Key Takeaway
Ben D Paysinger Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02739 |
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
BENJAMIN D PAYSINGER JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ben D Paysinger Dam?
Ben D Paysinger 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 Ben D Paysinger Dam?
Ben D Paysinger Dam is owned by BENJAMIN D PAYSINGER JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ben D Paysinger Dam built?
Ben D Paysinger Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Ben D Paysinger Dam?
Ben D Paysinger 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 Ben D Paysinger Dam?
Ben D Paysinger Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Ben D Paysinger Dam last inspected?
Ben D Paysinger Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.