Farming Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Farming Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02751 |
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
FARMING CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Farming Creek Dam?
Farming Creek 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 Farming Creek Dam?
Farming Creek Dam is owned by FARMING CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farming Creek Dam built?
Farming Creek Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Farming Creek Dam?
Farming Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Farming Creek Dam?
Farming Creek Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Farming Creek Dam last inspected?
Farming Creek Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.