Helen Barnes Herring Dam
Key Takeaway
Helen Barnes Herring Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00997 |
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
BUTCH HOWARD AND BETTIS ANNE RICHISTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Helen Barnes Herring Dam?
Helen Barnes Herring 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 Helen Barnes Herring Dam?
Helen Barnes Herring Dam is owned by BUTCH HOWARD AND BETTIS ANNE RICHISTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Helen Barnes Herring Dam built?
Helen Barnes Herring Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Helen Barnes Herring Dam?
Helen Barnes Herring 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 Helen Barnes Herring Dam?
Helen Barnes Herring Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Helen Barnes Herring Dam last inspected?
Helen Barnes Herring Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.