Howles Trailer Park Dam

DAWSEY SWAMP· Horry, South Carolina· Built 1970· 7 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Howles Trailer Park Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.3% in SC)
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSC02011

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Howles Trailer Park Dam?

Howles Trailer Park Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Howles Trailer Park Dam?

Howles Trailer Park Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Howles Trailer Park Dam built?

Howles Trailer Park Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Howles Trailer Park Dam?

Howles Trailer Park 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 Howles Trailer Park Dam?

Howles Trailer Park Dam has a dam height of 7 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.