Carolina Orchard Dam 3
Key Takeaway
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02293 |
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
JOANA SOPHIA TREJO;MALLORY JO AND JEFFERY NYENHUIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carolina Orchard Dam 3?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 3?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 is owned by JOANA SOPHIA TREJO;MALLORY JO AND JEFFERY NYENHUIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carolina Orchard Dam 3 built?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 3?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carolina Orchard Dam 3?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 has a dam height of 29 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 3 last inspected?
Carolina Orchard Dam 3 was last inspected on September 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.