Fairview Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairview Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 94.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00752 |
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
GREENSPACE OF FAIRVIEW LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairview Farms Dam?
Fairview Farms 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 Fairview Farms Dam?
Fairview Farms Dam is owned by GREENSPACE OF FAIRVIEW LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairview Farms Dam built?
Fairview Farms 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 Fairview Farms Dam?
Fairview Farms 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 Fairview Farms Dam?
Fairview Farms Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Fairview Farms Dam last inspected?
Fairview Farms Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.