Francine Cambell Dam 1

TR-LOOSING SWAMP· Horry, South Carolina· Built 1965· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Francine Cambell Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01013

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

FRANCINE H SMITH ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Francine Cambell Dam 1?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 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 Francine Cambell Dam 1?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 is owned by FRANCINE H SMITH ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Francine Cambell Dam 1 built?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Francine Cambell Dam 1?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 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 Francine Cambell Dam 1?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Francine Cambell Dam 1 last inspected?

Francine Cambell Dam 1 was last inspected on December 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.