City of Jonesville Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Jonesville Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01522 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES;TOWN OF JONESVILLE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Jonesville Dam?
City of Jonesville Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City of Jonesville Dam?
City of Jonesville Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES;TOWN OF JONESVILLE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Jonesville Dam built?
City of Jonesville Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Jonesville Dam?
City of Jonesville Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Jonesville Dam?
City of Jonesville Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Jonesville Dam last inspected?
City of Jonesville Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.