City of Camden Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Camden Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00473 |
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
FIRESTONE-THIEL LAND FOUNDATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of City of Camden Dam?
City of Camden 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 City of Camden Dam?
City of Camden Dam is owned by FIRESTONE-THIEL LAND FOUNDATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Camden Dam built?
City of Camden Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 City of Camden Dam?
City of Camden 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 City of Camden Dam?
City of Camden Dam has a dam height of 19 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 City of Camden Dam last inspected?
City of Camden Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.