Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam

TR-BLACK CREEK· Chesterfield, South Carolina· Built 1999· 53 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 53 ft (taller than 97.4% in SC)
Max Storage15.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage10.0K acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDSC02792

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

Ownership

HEIDELBERG MATERIALS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr 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 Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam is owned by HEIDELBERG MATERIALS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam built?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam last inspected?

Hanson Agg Brewer Upr Dam was last inspected on October 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.