Isabel Fanning Dam
Key Takeaway
Isabel Fanning Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01176 |
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
EUGENE D CROYLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Isabel Fanning Dam?
Isabel Fanning 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 Isabel Fanning Dam?
Isabel Fanning Dam is owned by EUGENE D CROYLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Isabel Fanning Dam built?
Isabel Fanning Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Isabel Fanning Dam?
Isabel Fanning 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 Isabel Fanning Dam?
Isabel Fanning Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Isabel Fanning Dam last inspected?
Isabel Fanning Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.