Edwards/Kendall Dam
Key Takeaway
Edwards/Kendall Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00031 |
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
CYPRESS RUN PROPERTIES LLC;JOHN ALEXANDER KENDALL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edwards/Kendall Dam?
Edwards/Kendall 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 Edwards/Kendall Dam?
Edwards/Kendall Dam is owned by CYPRESS RUN PROPERTIES LLC;JOHN ALEXANDER KENDALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edwards/Kendall Dam built?
Edwards/Kendall Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Edwards/Kendall Dam?
Edwards/Kendall 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 Edwards/Kendall Dam?
Edwards/Kendall Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Edwards/Kendall Dam last inspected?
Edwards/Kendall Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.