Charles Allen Dam
Key Takeaway
Charles Allen Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02764 |
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
CHARLES C ALLEN JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charles Allen Dam?
Charles Allen 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 Charles Allen Dam?
Charles Allen Dam is owned by CHARLES C ALLEN JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charles Allen Dam built?
Charles Allen Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Charles Allen Dam?
Charles Allen Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Charles Allen Dam?
Charles Allen Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Charles Allen Dam last inspected?
Charles Allen Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.