Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 94.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02403 |
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
HOLLOW CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;JOANN WILLIAMS TRUSTEE;SCOTT WOODLANDS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Hollow Creek Watershed 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 Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 is owned by HOLLOW CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;JOANN WILLIAMS TRUSTEE;SCOTT WOODLANDS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 built?
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 has a dam height of 44 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 Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 last inspected?
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 was last inspected on March 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.