J Hancock Mut Life Dam
Key Takeaway
J Hancock Mut Life Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| NID ID | SC02549 |
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
HARRY B SULLIVAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J Hancock Mut Life Dam?
J Hancock Mut Life 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 J Hancock Mut Life Dam?
J Hancock Mut Life Dam is owned by HARRY B SULLIVAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of J Hancock Mut Life Dam?
J Hancock Mut Life 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 J Hancock Mut Life Dam?
J Hancock Mut Life Dam has a dam height of 9 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 J Hancock Mut Life Dam last inspected?
J Hancock Mut Life Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.