Dorothy Harrison Dam
Key Takeaway
Dorothy Harrison Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02600 |
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
HARRISON FARM PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dorothy Harrison Dam?
Dorothy Harrison 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 Dorothy Harrison Dam?
Dorothy Harrison Dam is owned by HARRISON FARM PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dorothy Harrison Dam built?
Dorothy Harrison Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Dorothy Harrison Dam?
Dorothy Harrison Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dorothy Harrison Dam?
Dorothy Harrison Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Dorothy Harrison Dam last inspected?
Dorothy Harrison Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.