Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam
Key Takeaway
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02811 |
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
BOBBY CROSBY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam?
Dr Bobby L Crosby 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 Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam?
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam is owned by BOBBY CROSBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam built?
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam?
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam?
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam 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 Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam last inspected?
Dr Bobby L Crosby Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.