Billy Cox Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Billy Cox Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01654 |
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
H DEAN MANN AND REBECCA B MANN AS TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Billy Cox Upper Dam?
Billy Cox Upper 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 Billy Cox Upper Dam?
Billy Cox Upper Dam is owned by H DEAN MANN AND REBECCA B MANN AS TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Billy Cox Upper Dam built?
Billy Cox Upper Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Billy Cox Upper Dam?
Billy Cox Upper 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 Billy Cox Upper Dam?
Billy Cox Upper Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Billy Cox Upper Dam last inspected?
Billy Cox Upper Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.