Dr John Keith Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Dr John Keith Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02593 |
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
JOHN E KEITH JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr John Keith Dam 1?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 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 John Keith Dam 1?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 is owned by JOHN E KEITH JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr John Keith Dam 1 built?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 John Keith Dam 1?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dr John Keith Dam 1?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 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 John Keith Dam 1 last inspected?
Dr John Keith Dam 1 was last inspected on June 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.