Larry Murray Dam

CHALK HILL CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1960· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Larry Murray Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage349 acre-ft
Normal Storage273 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00390

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 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

KHP LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Larry Murray Dam?

Larry Murray 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 Larry Murray Dam?

Larry Murray Dam is owned by KHP LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Larry Murray Dam built?

Larry Murray Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Larry Murray Dam?

Larry Murray 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 Larry Murray Dam?

Larry Murray Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Larry Murray Dam last inspected?

Larry Murray Dam was last inspected on August 1, 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.