Crowfield Plantation Dam
Key Takeaway
Crowfield Plantation Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02529 |
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
CROWFIELD PLANTATION COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crowfield Plantation Dam?
Crowfield Plantation 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 Crowfield Plantation Dam?
Crowfield Plantation Dam is owned by CROWFIELD PLANTATION COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crowfield Plantation Dam built?
Crowfield Plantation Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Crowfield Plantation Dam?
Crowfield Plantation 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 Crowfield Plantation Dam?
Crowfield Plantation Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Crowfield Plantation Dam last inspected?
Crowfield Plantation Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.