Harold E Frick Dam
Key Takeaway
Harold E Frick Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01262 |
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
HAROLD FRICK;PFI TIMBERFUND I LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harold E Frick Dam?
Harold E Frick 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 Harold E Frick Dam?
Harold E Frick Dam is owned by HAROLD FRICK;PFI TIMBERFUND I LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harold E Frick Dam built?
Harold E Frick Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Harold E Frick Dam?
Harold E Frick 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 Harold E Frick Dam?
Harold E Frick Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Harold E Frick Dam last inspected?
Harold E Frick Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.