Butterfield Plantation Dam
Key Takeaway
Butterfield Plantation 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 | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01550 |
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
MICHAEL T FINCH REV TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Butterfield Plantation Dam?
Butterfield Plantation 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 Butterfield Plantation Dam?
Butterfield Plantation Dam is owned by MICHAEL T FINCH REV TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butterfield Plantation Dam built?
Butterfield Plantation 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 Butterfield Plantation Dam?
Butterfield 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 Butterfield Plantation Dam?
Butterfield Plantation 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 Butterfield Plantation Dam last inspected?
Butterfield Plantation Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.