Fred Findley Dam
Key Takeaway
Fred Findley 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 | 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01382 |
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
FREDRICK FINDLEY JR;ROBERT E FINDLEY;WILLIAM FINDLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fred Findley Dam?
Fred Findley 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 Fred Findley Dam?
Fred Findley Dam is owned by FREDRICK FINDLEY JR;ROBERT E FINDLEY;WILLIAM FINDLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fred Findley Dam built?
Fred Findley 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 Fred Findley Dam?
Fred Findley 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 Fred Findley Dam?
Fred Findley Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Fred Findley Dam last inspected?
Fred Findley Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.