Elijah Rodgers Dam
Key Takeaway
Elijah Rodgers Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01263 |
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
BILLY S RODGERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elijah Rodgers Dam?
Elijah Rodgers 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 Elijah Rodgers Dam?
Elijah Rodgers Dam is owned by BILLY S RODGERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elijah Rodgers Dam built?
Elijah Rodgers Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Elijah Rodgers Dam?
Elijah Rodgers Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elijah Rodgers Dam?
Elijah Rodgers Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Elijah Rodgers Dam last inspected?
Elijah Rodgers Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.