First Citizens Trust Dam
Key Takeaway
First Citizens Trust Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01225 |
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
CREEKSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of First Citizens Trust Dam?
First Citizens Trust 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 First Citizens Trust Dam?
First Citizens Trust Dam is owned by CREEKSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was First Citizens Trust Dam built?
First Citizens Trust Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 First Citizens Trust Dam?
First Citizens Trust 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 First Citizens Trust Dam?
First Citizens Trust Dam has a dam height of 32 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 First Citizens Trust Dam last inspected?
First Citizens Trust Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.