Buckfield Plantation Dam
Key Takeaway
Buckfield Plantation Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00995 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Buckfield Plantation Dam?
Buckfield Plantation Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buckfield Plantation Dam?
Buckfield Plantation Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckfield Plantation Dam built?
Buckfield Plantation Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Buckfield Plantation Dam?
Buckfield Plantation 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 Buckfield Plantation Dam?
Buckfield Plantation Dam has a dam height of 9 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.