Bethea Baptist Home Dam
Key Takeaway
Bethea Baptist Home Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00617 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BETHEA BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bethea Baptist Home Dam?
Bethea Baptist Home Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bethea Baptist Home Dam?
Bethea Baptist Home Dam is owned by BETHEA BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bethea Baptist Home Dam built?
Bethea Baptist Home Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Bethea Baptist Home Dam?
Bethea Baptist Home 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 Bethea Baptist Home Dam?
Bethea Baptist Home Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Bethea Baptist Home Dam last inspected?
Bethea Baptist Home Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.