City of Clinton Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Clinton Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00256 |
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
CITY OF CLINTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Clinton Dam?
City of Clinton 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 Clinton Dam?
City of Clinton Dam is owned by CITY OF CLINTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Clinton Dam built?
City of Clinton Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Clinton Dam?
City of Clinton 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 Clinton Dam?
City of Clinton 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 City of Clinton Dam last inspected?
City of Clinton Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.