Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00986 |
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
CYPRESS WOODS CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 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 Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 is owned by CYPRESS WOODS CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 built?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 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 Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 last inspected?
Cypress Woods Corp Dam 2 was last inspected on December 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.