Cypress Woods Plntn Dam
Key Takeaway
Cypress Woods Plntn Dam 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 | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01528 |
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 Plntn Dam?
Cypress Woods Plntn 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 Cypress Woods Plntn Dam?
Cypress Woods Plntn Dam is owned by CYPRESS WOODS CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Woods Plntn Dam built?
Cypress Woods Plntn Dam 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 Plntn Dam?
Cypress Woods Plntn 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 Cypress Woods Plntn Dam?
Cypress Woods Plntn Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Plntn Dam last inspected?
Cypress Woods Plntn Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.