Hartness International Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Hartness International Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00014 |
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
HARTNESS PRESERVE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hartness International Dam 1?
Hartness International 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 Hartness International Dam 1?
Hartness International Dam 1 is owned by HARTNESS PRESERVE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hartness International Dam 1 built?
Hartness International Dam 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Hartness International Dam 1?
Hartness International 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 Hartness International Dam 1?
Hartness International Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Hartness International Dam 1 last inspected?
Hartness International Dam 1 was last inspected on May 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.