Dys Dam

TR-MAIN LINE DITCH· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1965· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Dys Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01291

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL SERVICES

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dys Dam?

Dys 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 Dys Dam?

Dys Dam is owned by STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL SERVICES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dys Dam built?

Dys Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Dys Dam?

Dys Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dys Dam?

Dys Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Dys Dam last inspected?

Dys Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.