J Hancock Mut Life Dam

TR-BUSH RIVER· Newberry, South Carolina· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
NID IDSC02549

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HARRY B SULLIVAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.