Carl Newton Dam

TR-LITTLE CROW CREEK· Pickens, South Carolina· Built 1991· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Carl Newton Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDSC02621

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOEL M AND JANINE M HARTMANS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carl Newton Dam?

Carl Newton 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 Carl Newton Dam?

Carl Newton Dam is owned by JOEL M AND JANINE M HARTMANS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carl Newton Dam built?

Carl Newton Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Carl Newton Dam?

Carl Newton Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carl Newton Dam?

Carl Newton Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Carl Newton Dam last inspected?

Carl Newton Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.