Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| NID ID | SC02387 |
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
ALICE H AND STEPHEN B OEFFINGER;CANDICE MICHELLE GRIFFITH;CHRISTIAN AND MANDY GALLMAN;DIANE L ESCHENBERG;DIANE L ESCHENBERG;DOUGLAS T ROOT;JANICE A AND JANNA N WILES;JENNIFER P MOORER AND DAVID GREGORY MOORER JR;REGGIE M WHETSELL;STEVE A AND CAROLYN HERRON;WAYNE T AND ANN BOOKHART;WILLIAM DEWITT BRANDHORST AND MARCIA A BRANDHORST
Private
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High Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1?
Hickory Hill Plan 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 Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1?
Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1 is owned by ALICE H AND STEPHEN B OEFFINGER;CANDICE MICHELLE GRIFFITH;CHRISTIAN AND MANDY GALLMAN;DIANE L ESCHENBERG;DIANE L ESCHENBERG;DOUGLAS T ROOT;JANICE A AND JANNA N WILES;JENNIFER P MOORER AND DAVID GREGORY MOORER JR;REGGIE M WHETSELL;STEVE A AND CAROLYN HERRON;WAYNE T AND ANN BOOKHART;WILLIAM DEWITT BRANDHORST AND MARCIA A BRANDHORST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1?
Hickory Hill Plan 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 Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1?
Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1 last inspected?
Hickory Hill Plan Dam 1 was last inspected on July 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.