Charles Jeffcoat Dam
Key Takeaway
Charles Jeffcoat Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02579 |
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
DONALD EARL HOLMES JR AND LINDA K WOLTER;WILLARD H BAILEY III AND VALERIE FINCH BAILEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charles Jeffcoat Dam?
Charles Jeffcoat 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 Jeffcoat Dam?
Charles Jeffcoat Dam is owned by DONALD EARL HOLMES JR AND LINDA K WOLTER;WILLARD H BAILEY III AND VALERIE FINCH BAILEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charles Jeffcoat Dam built?
Charles Jeffcoat Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Jeffcoat Dam?
Charles Jeffcoat 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 Charles Jeffcoat Dam?
Charles Jeffcoat Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Jeffcoat Dam last inspected?
Charles Jeffcoat Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.