Dutchman Correctional Dam
Key Takeaway
Dutchman Correctional Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 96.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02183 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dutchman Correctional Dam?
Dutchman Correctional 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 Dutchman Correctional Dam?
Dutchman Correctional Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dutchman Correctional Dam built?
Dutchman Correctional Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Dutchman Correctional Dam?
Dutchman Correctional Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dutchman Correctional Dam?
Dutchman Correctional Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Dutchman Correctional Dam last inspected?
Dutchman Correctional Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.