Chaplin/Collums Dam
Key Takeaway
Chaplin/Collums Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00422 |
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
BETTY CHAPLIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chaplin/Collums Dam?
Chaplin/Collums 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 Chaplin/Collums Dam?
Chaplin/Collums Dam is owned by BETTY CHAPLIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chaplin/Collums Dam built?
Chaplin/Collums Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Chaplin/Collums Dam?
Chaplin/Collums 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 Chaplin/Collums Dam?
Chaplin/Collums Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Chaplin/Collums Dam last inspected?
Chaplin/Collums Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.