Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility
Key Takeaway
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is tailings. 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 | 110 ft (taller than 99.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 13.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 556 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 396 acres |
| NID ID | SC03563 |
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
HAILE GOLD MINE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility?
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility 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 Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility?
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility is owned by HAILE GOLD MINE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility?
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility?
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility has a dam height of 110 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 Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility last inspected?
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility was last inspected on September 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.