Godley Auction CO Dam
Key Takeaway
Godley Auction CO Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00647 |
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
DRAGONFLY LAKE PRESERVE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Godley Auction CO Dam?
Godley Auction CO 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 Godley Auction CO Dam?
Godley Auction CO Dam is owned by DRAGONFLY LAKE PRESERVE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Godley Auction CO Dam built?
Godley Auction CO Dam was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Godley Auction CO Dam?
Godley Auction CO 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 Godley Auction CO Dam?
Godley Auction CO Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Godley Auction CO Dam last inspected?
Godley Auction CO Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.