Hidden Valley Dam
Key Takeaway
Hidden Valley Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00159 |
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
DEBORAH D LINDLER;ERIC WAYNE DULL & KADRA H DULL;GERALD AND ELIZABETH MEAD;GREGORY SCOTT SPIRES AND TERESA SPIRES;HIDDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hidden Valley Dam?
Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley Dam?
Hidden Valley Dam is owned by DEBORAH D LINDLER;ERIC WAYNE DULL & KADRA H DULL;GERALD AND ELIZABETH MEAD;GREGORY SCOTT SPIRES AND TERESA SPIRES;HIDDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hidden Valley Dam built?
Hidden Valley Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Hidden Valley Dam?
Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley Dam?
Hidden Valley Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Hidden Valley Dam last inspected?
Hidden Valley Dam was last inspected on April 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.