Bonnettes Ricefield Dam
Key Takeaway
Bonnettes Ricefield Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02106 |
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
DEITRA M POUGH;MATILDA FOSTER ET AL;SUPERIOR TIMBER LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bonnettes Ricefield Dam?
Bonnettes Ricefield 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 Bonnettes Ricefield Dam?
Bonnettes Ricefield Dam is owned by DEITRA M POUGH;MATILDA FOSTER ET AL;SUPERIOR TIMBER LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bonnettes Ricefield Dam built?
Bonnettes Ricefield Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Bonnettes Ricefield Dam?
Bonnettes Ricefield 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 Bonnettes Ricefield Dam?
Bonnettes Ricefield 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 Bonnettes Ricefield Dam last inspected?
Bonnettes Ricefield Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.