Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8
Key Takeaway
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 118 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02587 |
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
FAIRFIELD CONSERVATION DISTRICT;FRANCES B CLOWNEY;REBA S CLOWNEY;ROBERT G CHAPPELL ET AL;SAMUEL S CLOWNEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 is owned by FAIRFIELD CONSERVATION DISTRICT;FRANCES B CLOWNEY;REBA S CLOWNEY;ROBERT G CHAPPELL ET AL;SAMUEL S CLOWNEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 built?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 has a dam height of 32 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 last inspected?
Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 was last inspected on April 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.