H H Moore Dam

TR-PERSIMMON BRANCH· Oconee, South Carolina· Built 1985· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

H H Moore Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC)
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDSC02788

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: April 24, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CLIFTON L HENDRICKS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H H Moore Dam?

H H Moore 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 H Moore Dam?

H H Moore Dam is owned by CLIFTON L HENDRICKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was H H Moore Dam built?

H H Moore Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 H Moore Dam?

H H Moore Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is H H Moore Dam?

H H Moore Dam has a dam height of 37 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 H H Moore Dam last inspected?

H H Moore Dam was last inspected on April 24, 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.