Graniteville CO Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Graniteville CO Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 95.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00318 |
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
AIKEN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Graniteville CO Dam 1?
Graniteville CO 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 Graniteville CO Dam 1?
Graniteville CO Dam 1 is owned by AIKEN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Graniteville CO Dam 1 built?
Graniteville CO Dam 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Graniteville CO Dam 1?
Graniteville CO 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 Graniteville CO Dam 1?
Graniteville CO Dam 1 has a dam height of 45 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 Graniteville CO Dam 1 last inspected?
Graniteville CO Dam 1 was last inspected on August 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.