Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam
Key Takeaway
Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02803 |
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
WILL & KELLY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam?
Dr Brownlee Lowry 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 Brownlee Lowry Dam?
Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam is owned by WILL & KELLY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam built?
Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Brownlee Lowry Dam?
Dr Brownlee Lowry 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 Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam?
Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Brownlee Lowry Dam last inspected?
Dr Brownlee Lowry Dam was last inspected on September 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.