Carroll Thompson Dam
Key Takeaway
Carroll Thompson Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02786 |
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
MARY H BURRIS LIFE ESTATE, LAURA H FANNING, AND LEE H ROBERTS;WILLIAM C AND NANCY C THOMPSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carroll Thompson Dam?
Carroll Thompson 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 Carroll Thompson Dam?
Carroll Thompson Dam is owned by MARY H BURRIS LIFE ESTATE, LAURA H FANNING, AND LEE H ROBERTS;WILLIAM C AND NANCY C THOMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carroll Thompson Dam built?
Carroll Thompson Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Carroll Thompson Dam?
Carroll Thompson Dam 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 Carroll Thompson Dam?
Carroll Thompson Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Carroll Thompson Dam last inspected?
Carroll Thompson Dam was last inspected on December 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.