H Fox Tindal Dam
Key Takeaway
H Fox Tindal Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00720 |
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
LARRY D AVINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H Fox Tindal Dam?
H Fox Tindal 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 H Fox Tindal Dam?
H Fox Tindal Dam is owned by LARRY D AVINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H Fox Tindal Dam built?
H Fox Tindal Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 H Fox Tindal Dam?
H Fox Tindal 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 H Fox Tindal Dam?
H Fox Tindal Dam has a dam height of 18 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.