Daniel Poole Dam
Key Takeaway
Daniel Poole Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00163 |
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
DANIEL TOMMY POOLE LIFE ESTATE;PAUL SCOTT WHITE AND SANDRA P SHIRLEY WHITE LIFE ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daniel Poole Dam?
Daniel Poole 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 Daniel Poole Dam?
Daniel Poole Dam is owned by DANIEL TOMMY POOLE LIFE ESTATE;PAUL SCOTT WHITE AND SANDRA P SHIRLEY WHITE LIFE ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daniel Poole Dam built?
Daniel Poole Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Daniel Poole Dam?
Daniel Poole 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 Daniel Poole Dam?
Daniel Poole Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Daniel Poole Dam last inspected?
Daniel Poole Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.