Dr Oliver T Willard Dam
Key Takeaway
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02798 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OLIVER T AND MARY LEE WILLARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr Oliver T Willard Dam?
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dr Oliver T Willard Dam?
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam is owned by OLIVER T AND MARY LEE WILLARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr Oliver T Willard Dam built?
Dr Oliver T Willard 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 Oliver T Willard Dam?
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dr Oliver T Willard Dam?
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Oliver T Willard Dam last inspected?
Dr Oliver T Willard Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.