D C Hughey Dam

TR-CANOE CREEK· Cherokee, South Carolina· Built 1965· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

D C Hughey Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC)
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC00286

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RANDY AND LINDA SMITH TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D C Hughey Dam?

D C Hughey 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 D C Hughey Dam?

D C Hughey Dam is owned by RANDY AND LINDA SMITH TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was D C Hughey Dam built?

D C Hughey Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 D C Hughey Dam?

D C Hughey 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 D C Hughey Dam?

D C Hughey Dam has a dam height of 30 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 D C Hughey Dam last inspected?

D C Hughey Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.