Jordan Tailings Dam

BLACK CREEK OFFSTREAM· Chesterfield, South Carolina· 43 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Jordan Tailings Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 94.1% in SC)
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
NID IDSC03533

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: Yes
Last Inspection: August 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HEIDELBERG MATERIALS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jordan Tailings Dam?

Jordan Tailings 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 Jordan Tailings Dam?

Jordan Tailings Dam is owned by HEIDELBERG MATERIALS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jordan Tailings Dam?

Jordan Tailings Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jordan Tailings Dam?

Jordan Tailings Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Jordan Tailings Dam last inspected?

Jordan Tailings Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2020. 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.