Lower Quail Hollow Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Quail Hollow Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02260 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FRANCES STUTTS;JASON AND ANGELA GIOVANNONE;KENNETH BASS;QUAIL HOLLOW LAKE ASSOCIATION INC;WILLIAM B AND ELAINE H FLOYD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Quail Hollow Dam?
Lower Quail Hollow Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower Quail Hollow Dam?
Lower Quail Hollow Dam is owned by FRANCES STUTTS;JASON AND ANGELA GIOVANNONE;KENNETH BASS;QUAIL HOLLOW LAKE ASSOCIATION INC;WILLIAM B AND ELAINE H FLOYD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Quail Hollow Dam built?
Lower Quail Hollow Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Lower Quail Hollow Dam?
Lower Quail Hollow 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 Lower Quail Hollow Dam?
Lower Quail Hollow 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 Lower Quail Hollow Dam last inspected?
Lower Quail Hollow Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.