J P Kneece Dam

GULLY CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1978· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

J P Kneece Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDSC00372

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: August 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOSEPH H WATSON AND JERROLD A WATSON JR;KEITH AUSTIN AND KELBY AUSTIN MOSELY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J P Kneece Dam?

J P Kneece 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 P Kneece Dam?

J P Kneece Dam is owned by JOSEPH H WATSON AND JERROLD A WATSON JR;KEITH AUSTIN AND KELBY AUSTIN MOSELY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J P Kneece Dam built?

J P Kneece Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 J P Kneece Dam?

J P Kneece 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 P Kneece Dam?

J P Kneece Dam has a dam height of 20 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 P Kneece Dam last inspected?

J P Kneece Dam was last inspected on August 9, 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.